PPT-Literary Device: Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect Example Jem gave a reasonable description of Boo Boo was about sixandahalf feet tall judging from his tracks he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could . 2014-2015. Alliteration. stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a . series. “From forth the fatal loins of these two foes. ; A . Definitions and Examples. Hooray for learning!. Literary Device . Definition. Simile:. A. figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, by employing the words "like" or "as“ within the comparison.. EOCT Vocabulary. Allegory. Allegory. . Allegory. . communicates its message by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. . Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of identical beginning consonant sounds.. Find the Hyperbole Name: Hyperbole = extreme exaggeration! By amber . hammett. Ridicule. AKA the “Horse Laugh”. Ridicule . - . the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior. .. - What . is said to make others joke about or laugh at . Close Reading Assignment. Climax. most exciting/suspenseful moment. Resolution. problems are . resolved. Complications/Rising Actions. new problems arise. Basic Situation/Exposition. conflict. . is introduced. human characteristics . to non-human things…. Imagery…. —The . use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas.. Sights:. Sounds:. Smells:. Touch:. Tastes:. … . a figure of speech . What is hyperbole?. Hyperbole is the greatest, most spectacular thing in the history of the entire world!. (this is actually an example). Hyperbole is . exaggeration. .. It puts a picture into the reader’s mind.. Speech. & Literary Devices. Go Figure!. Figures of Speech. Figures of speech are words or phrases. that depart from straightforward. literal language. Figures of speech. are often used and crafted for. Attacks. “My parents are just conforming sheep! They’re always nagging and wanting me to conform to the status quo! It’s not fair!”. Attacks are designed to belittle an opponent and make the reader think badly of the person. An introduction. What is a literary analysis essay? . It is an essay that analyzes a novel, poem, play, short story, etc. and explains how and why the author uses specific literary elements to achieve his purpose (theme). . What is hyperbole?. Hyperbole means intentionally . exaggerated figures of speech. .. They are used for humor and emphasis. . Example #1. The sun is blinding me!. Example #2. If I don’t go to that party, I’m going to die.. The Catcher in the Rye . Character terminology. Foil: a character, who by contrast with the main character, serves to accentuate that character’s distinctive qualities or characteristics.. Flat: characters that are not developed; are easily recognizable by their lack of complexity; and are usually created to emphasize a single important trait.. & . Literary Techniques. Literary devices. There are two types of literary devices: . literary elements . and . literary techniques. .. Literary elements . are found in . every. well-written piece and are essential to the creation of the literary work..