Understanding Hyperbole
A Grade 4 ELA worksheet to help students understand and identify hyperbole in sentences.
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Understanding Hyperbole
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Read each section carefully and answer the questions. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. It is used to create emphasis or humor.
What is Hyperbole?
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis. It is not meant to be taken literally. For example, if you say "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" you don't actually mean you will eat a horse. You are just exaggerating to show how very hungry you are.
1. Which sentence uses hyperbole?
The cat sat on the mat.
I have a million things to do today!
The sun is bright.
She likes to read books.
2. Hyperbole is meant to be taken literally.
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False
3. My backpack weighs a . (Hint: It's very heavy)
4. I've told you to clean your room a times!
5. Write a sentence using hyperbole to describe how tired you are.