Hyperbole
Definition of hyperbole
Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech.
Definition of Imagery
Imagery is visual symbolism, or figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions, especially in a literary work
Definition of Simile
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
Definition of Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which something is described with a direct comparison to something else.
Why do writers use hyperbole in their work
To emphasis or to evoke strong emotions by exaggerating certain aspects of their story
Why do writers use Imagery in their work
To create a vivid and sensory experiences for their readers by using sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
Why do writers use simile in their work
To make comparisons that help the reader understand the context better by likening one thing to another and making the reader understand the text theme and characters
Why do writers use metaphor in their work
To add depth and richness to their writing by comparing one thing directly to another metaphor
Use hyperbole in a sentence
I'm so hungry I could eat an entire elephant right now!
Use imagery in a sentence
The golden sunlight spilled across the meadow, turning the dewdrops into sparkling jewels scattered across the grass
Use simile in a sentence
Her smile was as bright as the sun, warming everyone around her
Use metaphor in a sentence
Time is thief, stealthily stealing moments from our lives
What is the difference between Hyperbole and Overstatement?
Hyperbole is a literary device that is used to exaggerate or overstate something for emphasis or effect.
On the other hand, overstatement is a similar figure of speech that is also used to exaggerate or overstate something, but it is not necessarily intended to be taken literally.
Examples of Imagery
Kinesthetic Imagery, Tactile Imagery, Olfactory Imagery, Gustatory Imagery, Auditory Imagery, Visual Imagery
Simile vs Metaphor
A simile, however, uses the words “like” or “as” to compare two things. A metaphor directly states the comparison by stating the way something simply "is.
Examples of metaphor
Controlling metaphors, Extended metaphors, Implied metaphors, Dead metaphors, Mixed metaphors,