Hyperbole

Hyperbole is the last figure of speech trope. A hyperbole is when exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect. It involves making statements that are greatly exaggerated or overstated beyond what is true or reasonable. For instance, saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" or "I've told you a million times" are examples of hyperbole. These statements are not meant to be taken literally but are used to emphasize the intensity of hunger or the frequency of repetition. Hyperbole is commonly used in everyday language, literature, and humor to add emphasis, create dramatic effect, or make a point more memorable.

 

Examples of hyperboles:

"She's as tall as a skyscraper." - This exaggerates the height of the person being described, suggesting that they are exceptionally tall, similar in height to a very tall building, like a skyscraper.

"I have a million things to do." - This hyperbolic statement implies that the speaker has an overwhelming number of tasks or responsibilities to attend to, emphasizing the sheer quantity of things on their agenda.