Intentional exaggeration is a literary technique where something is overstated or inflated for emphasis or dramatic effect. It is often used to create humor, make a point more strongly, or to engage the audience in a more vivid way.
She made an intentional effort to arrive early to the meeting to show her commitment and dedication to the project.
Saying "I have a million things to do" when you actually just have a few tasks is an example of exaggeration.
Exaggeration is when you make something seem bigger, smaller, better, or worse than it really is. For example, saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is an exaggeration because it is unlikely that someone could eat an entire horse.
An exaggeration with a point is when a statement is intentionally overstated for effect or emphasis, but there is an underlying truth or message being conveyed. It is often used in humor, storytelling, or persuasive writing to highlight a particular aspect or to make a point more compelling.
The root word in "unintentional" is "intentional." The prefix "un-" is added to the root word to create the opposite meaning, changing it from intentional (done on purpose) to unintentional (done without purpose).
Hyperbole
Hyperbolic means of or relating to a hyperbole. A hyperbole is an intentional exaggeration; therefore a hyperbolic description is when a person describes something using an obvious exaggeration. For example if you say, "I've told you a million times not to exaggerate."
hy·per·bo·le[hahy-pur-buh-lee] Show IPA noun Rhetoric .1.obvious and intentional exaggeration.2.an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as "to wait aneternity."Compare litotes.Origin:1520-30; < Greek hyperbolḗ excess, exaggeration, throwing beyond, equivalent to hyper- hyper- + bolḗthrowSynonyms2. overstatement.Antonyms2. understatement.
Yes, the noun exaggeration is an abstract noun; an exaggeration is opinion.
u use an exaggeration to make it a hyperbole. the definition of a hyperbole is an exaggeration!
That's an exaggeration of the truth!
Exaggeration satire is a type of satire that relies on exaggeration to make a point. Exaggeration adds both to the humor of satire and helps illustrate the underlying message.
That's an exaggeration! He is such an obvious prevaricator that I expect a larger exaggeration every time he speaks.
The story was an exaggeration of what actually happened. His exaggeration of what to expect left them all disappointed.
Extreme exaggeration used in a literary work is known as hyperbole.
If it is true, it would be correct.People have different styles of behaviour, their way of doing things. (modus operandi, Latin, 'way of operating')If they are not prone to exaggeration, if exaggeration is not their way, then 'exaggeration is not their modus operandi.'
He use the exaggeration means humurous....