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The purpose of hyperbole in literature is to emphasize a point through exaggeration. In prose, it is mostly used humorously.
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∙ 9y ago
Authors use hyperbole in stories to create emphasis, exaggeration, and to add humor or drama. It helps to engage the reader, create vivid imagery, and make a point more memorable. Hyperbole can enhance the storytelling experience by bringing attention to a particular idea or situation.
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∙ 12y agoAuthors use hyperbole's to draw attention to something. They do this by over exaggerating what they want you to notice.
For example: She weights a thousand pounds she is so fat.
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Why do authors use ancient heroes in their stories?
Because ancient heros are brave
Is 'a thousand stories told' an example of hyperbole?
Yes.
Same example of hyperbole in sentence?
Some treat them with a pinch of salt, seeing the stories as typical press hyperbole to boost sales.
Why do authors reinterpret stories?
to use shared references that allow the audience to feel more connected to the story
Who writes stories and novel?
Authors. People who want to write stories.
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u use an exaggeration to make it a hyperbole. the definition of a hyperbole is an exaggeration!
The use of exaggeration to create humor or suspense is called?
Hyperbole
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Who developed short stories?
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What short stories have been written by Scottish authors?
what short stories have been written (names)
Why are there so many authors in the Old Testament?
there is many stories in the old testament that are written by many authors
What has the author Ernst Brausewetter written?
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