Jan 13, 2015 · Hi, Why an, not a, hyperbole in the following sentence from The Statment of Articles on Impeachment. "Today I am an inquisitor. An hyperbole would not be fictional and …

Dec 6, 2020 · hyperbole extravagant exaggeration Merriam-Webster hyperbole exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally Webster’s New World College Dictionary Question: …

Jul 26, 2010 · Somebody has been trying to persuade me that "hyperbole" has a stronger meaning than "exaggeration" - a sort of exaggerated exaggeration. The dictionaries point to its …

Aug 9, 2008 · Hi, I recently felt particularly stupid to learn that "hyperbole" seems to be defined as intentional exaggeration for effect. I had always thought it usually referred to unintentional …

Dec 16, 2010 · For me, now, the questions become very similar to those in the simpler case: Is this just exaggeration? - hyperbole. Or, is this a leap of imagination into a world in which it is …

Mar 3, 2016 · Hi guys! I was wondering if I could get the meaning of that sentence which is" He’s not usually given to hyperbole." in the example sentence for hyperbole in Oxford learners …

Jun 17, 2021 · Hello, May I please ask about the figure of speech in the following: " the sky was black and close to the house-tops." from Native Sun. Thanks.

Oct 5, 2004 · Si, Artrella, both these expressions are used in spoken English. They are both used to express that you are very worried about something. They can often be used …

Sep 6, 2021 · What is it called when someone is saying something obviously untrue intentionally for humorous effect? And it’s not ironic. For example: If someone is telling a funny anecdote …

Mar 16, 2017 · What's the difference between Crazy for, crazy about and crazy over? I just assume that crazy for or about something/someone means to love it. • I'm crazy...