Figurative Language Similes, Metaphors, Hyperbole, Personification.
English 8 - Hyperbole and Litotes
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Hyperbole
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Hyperbole It is a type of figure of speech
that uses exaggerations to show emphasis
It can be use to have an amusing effect
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Examples of Hyperbole
From Joseph Conrad’s novel “Heart of Darkness”
“I had to wait in the station for ten days—an eternity”
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Litotes Derived from the Greek word
meaning “simple” A figure of speech which
employs an understatement by using double negatives or positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite expressions
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Examples of Litotes They don’t seem the happiest
couple around The ice cream was not too bad I cannot agree with your point
of view You’re not doing badly at all