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Hyperbolic

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Figurative UsePlay
Used to create a strong impression but not meant to be taken literally. SlideHe claimed to be starving, a hyperbolic way of saying he was very hungry.
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Often used to provoke emotions like humor, irritation, or shock in the listener. SlideHer hyperbolic enthusiasm about the event was infectious.
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Literary DevicePlay
Common in creative writing and speeches to emphasize a point. SlideThe novel was filled with hyperbolic language, making the characters larger than life.