Hyperbole
Circle whether each phrase is hyperbole or not, and explain its meaning.
"His backpack weighs a ton."
HYPERBOLE / NOT HYPERBOLE
"His backpack weighs a ton."
His backpack is very heavy.
HYPERBOLE
Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence.
"What's wrong with the gorilla? It seems like his stomach hurts. Did he eat too many bananas?"
CAUSE: ___________________
EFFECT: ___________________
CAUSE: The gorilla ate too many bananas
EFFECT: Now he has a stomach-ache
Sun is to day as moon is to ___________________.
Sun is to day as moon is to night.
What is one fact and one opinion about...
CHINA
Opinion: China will be the number one country on earth.
Fact: China has grown exponentially over the last 50 years.
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Stupid / Silly
Silly has the more positive connotation.
Stupid has the more negative connotation.
The storm was terrifying. Thunder roared, and lightning flashed across the sky. The wind howled, and rain poured down in torrents.
What does the word "terrifying" mean as used in the passage?
a) fun b) scary c) calm d) gentle
Terrifying = Scary
We saw a _____________ in the road during our hike.
My _____________ friend Jack is coming to the party.
(deer, dear)
We saw a deer in the road during our hike.
My dear friend Jack is coming to the party.
Circle whether each phrase is hyperbole or not, and explain its meaning.
"I could sleep for a week."
HYPERBOLE / NOT HYPERBOLE
"I could sleep for a week."
I'm very tired.
HYPERBOLE
Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence.
"Did someone spill water on the floor? It's so slippery."
CAUSE: ___________________
EFFECT: ___________________
CAUSE: Water was spilled on the floor
EFFECT: The floor is now slippery
Water is to drink as food is to __________________.
Water is to drink as food is to eat
Spicy food is delicious.
Fact / Opinion
Spicy food is delicious.
OPINION
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Confident / Overconfident
Confident has the more positive connotation.
Overconfident has the more negative connotation.
The sunset was breathtaking. The sky was painted with hues of orange, pink, and purple. Everyone stopped to admire the beautiful view.
What does the word "breathtaking" mean as used in the passage?
a) ugly b) astonishing c) ordinary d) cloudy
Breathtaking = Astonishing
Do you want to eat a _________?
Nice _________ of shoes!
(pair, pear)
Do you want to eat a pear?
Nice pair of shoes!
Circle whether each phrase is hyperbole or not, and explain its meaning.
"I'm really angry at you."
HYPERBOLE / NOT HYPERBOLE
"I'm really angry at you."
I'm not very happy with you.
NOT HYPERBOLE
Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence.
"My little sister is scared. We watched a Halloween movie and she didn't like seeing the monsters."
CAUSE: ___________________
EFFECT: ___________________
CAUSE: Watched a Halloween movie
EFFECT: Little sister got scared
Teacher is to teach as student is to ______________.
Teacher is to teach as student is to learn.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Fact / Opinion
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
FACT
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Weak / Gentle
Gentle has the more positive connotation.
Weak has the more negative connotation.
The puppy was adorable. Its big eyes, tiny paws, and playful antics made everyone fall in love with it instantly.
What does the word "adorable" mean as used in the passage?
a) ugly b) cute c) scary d) large
Adorable = Cute
Can you show me the __________ to the store?
We need to __________ the information before making a decision.
(weigh, way)
Can you show me the way to the store?
We need to weigh the information before making a decision.
Circle whether each phrase is hyperbole or not, and explain its meaning.
"She's the most beautiful woman in the world."
HYPERBOLE / NOT HYPERBOLE
"She's the most beautiful woman in the world."
She's very pretty.
HYPERBOLE
Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence.
"There was an explosion when the scientist mixed two chemicals together."
CAUSE: ___________________
EFFECT: ___________________
CAUSE: Scientist mixed two chemicals together
EFFECT: There was an explosion
Internal is to external as import is to ____________.
Internal is to external as import is to export.
AI has had exponential progress so far.
Fact / Opinion
AI has had exponential progress so far.
FACT
Which word has the more positive connotation?
Quiet / Shy
Quiet has the more positive connotation.
Shy has the more negative connotation.
The music was soothing. The soft melodies and gentle rhythms made everyone feel relaxed and peaceful.
What does the word "soothing" mean as used in the passage?
a) loud b) calming c) annoying d) fast
My favorite __________ in the movie is when ET flies.
Have you __________ my phone? I can't find it.
(seen, scene)
My favorite scene in the movie is when ET flies.
Have you seen my phone? I can't find it.
Can you make a hyperbolic sentence from this information?
"My father is very old."
My father is as old as the dinosaurs.
My father is like an antique.
My father is ancient.
Identify the cause and effect in the following sentence.
"The power got turned off in the house when the man didn't pay his bill."
CAUSE: ___________________
EFFECT: ___________________
CAUSE: The man didn't pay his bill
EFFECT: The power was turned off
Clock is to time as thermometer is to ____________.
Clock is to time as thermometer is to temperature.
The most disgusting animal is the pig.
Fact / Opinion
The most disgusting animal is the pig.
OPINION
What are the pros and cons of going to jail?
Pros: free food and shelter.
Cons: be around dangerous people.
The exam was challenging. The questions were tough, and it required a lot of thinking and effort to answer them correctly.
What does the word "challenging" mean as used in the passage?
a) easy b) difficult c) simple d) boring
Challenging = Difficult
I _____________ twenty-five books last year.
I bought a book with a _____________ cover.
(red, read)
I read twenty-five books last year.
I bought a book with a red cover.