Hyperbole Tell whether each sentence uses hyperbole. Write \"hyperbole\" or \"no
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Hyperbole Tell whether each sentence uses hyperbole. Write "hyperbole" or "not hyperbole" on each line. 1. James is growing so fast, soon he'll be taller than the trees. 2. My backpack weighed a ton 3. It is raining extremely hard outside. 4. I am so tired I could sleep for a year. 5. Megan is the best speller in the class Rewrite each sentence. Add hyperbole to your new sentence. 6. It is freezing cold outside. 7. The living room in our house is very small. 8. Cara is a very smart girl. Super Teacher Worksheets ets.comExplanation / Answer
1. This is a hyperbole because it is not possible for a person to physically be taller than a tree which can range from more than 7 feet.
2. This is a hyperbole because a backpack can be heavy but cannot carry the weight of a ton.
3.This is not a hyperbole because it is possible to rain a lot.
4. This is a hyperbole as it is exageratting the fact that a person is very sleepy.
5. This is not a hyperbole as it is possible for Megan to spell better than the others.
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