Creating Writing: Hyperbole

Ambre LeeDubnoff Center for Child DevelopmentCal State Northridge Writing Project

Bill Cosby “Sneakers

”• Listen for the gist, the first taste

December 13, 2010: Hyperbole

Term definition

Hyperbole Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize feelings, efforts, reactions, etc.

December 13, 2010: Hyperbole

Term definition

Hyperbole Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize feelings, efforts, reactions, etc.

Example I nearly died laughing

December 13, 2010: Hyperbole

Bill Cosby “Sneakers

”• Listen for examples of hyperbole (exaggeration)

•Write the examples in your notebook

Summer 2011: Hyperbole

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I was so frightened……I’m so hungry I could….My head aches so much….That dog is so old…I have so much homework…The TV is so loud…

The snow is so deep…My sister uses so much make-up…

He is so skinny…

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Favorite item of clothing as a child

best/worst Christmas

Least favorite item of clothing

least fave

meal

Best/worst birthday

Favorite toy as a child

The toy you always wanted, but never had