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Hyperbole is a form of extreme exaggeration used in speech and writing to emphasize a point, evoke strong emotions, or create a memorable impression. It's not meant to be understood as literally true, but rather as a tool that makes language more vivid and impactful.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- stylistic device
- Subclass of
- figure of speech
- Said to be same as
- catastrophizing
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- opposite of
- understatement
- uses
- catastrophizing
- different from
- hyperbola
- Commons category
- Hyperbole
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