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Minggu, 24 April 2016

HYPERBOLE


       What is hyperbole? Hyperbole is a figurative language technique where exaggeration is used to create a strong effect.  With hyperbole, the notion of the speaker is greatly exaggerated to emphasize the point.  The word “hyperbole” is actually composed of two root words: “hyper” which means “over,” and “bole” which means “to throw.” So, etymologically, “hyperbole” translates roughly to “over throw” or “to throw over.”  True to its origins, hyperbole or language that is hyperbolic overstates a point or goes a bit too far.
 
       There are some reasons why people use hyperbole, namely :
1.     To get things funny. Example : My sister use make-up on her face, she looks like a clown.
2.        To makes description or makes qualities of people or things stand out by exaggerating them. Example : She is perfect in every way; Your dad is the smartest guy in the world.
3.        To describe a person’s emotions (feelings). Example : I felt there was a big stone hit me.
4.        It used for emphasis (makes that part more important). Example : I’ve asked you not to do that a thousand times.
5.        Can used in Literal (poetry).
      Hyperbole sometimes makes use simile or metaphor to create the effect of exaggeration, such as “He’s as strong as an ox”.



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