An example of hyperbole in John Knowles' novel "A Separate Peace" can be found in the following passage: "I could see him at the top of a cliff, the cliff of phobia." This hyperbolic statement exaggerates the fear or anxiety the character is experiencing by comparing it to a towering cliff. By using hyperbole, Knowles effectively conveys the intense emotions and mental struggles of the character.
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Imagery: "The sun shone, and the sky was a delicate blue. The air was fresh and bracing; the clarity of the late season was associated with a bittersweet feeling, the helpless sadness of the moment at the end of a summer night." Hyperbole: "It was the most luxurious school imaginable." Simile: "Phineas, no tree ever grew that high." These examples are from the book "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles.
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There are three examples of hyperbole on page 16
A hyperbole is an exaggeration, but more extreme. "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse" is an example of a hyperbole.
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Doodle was just about the craziest brother is an example of hyperbole in the scarlet ibis
A Hyperbole is a literary device used to provide emphasis through exaggeration, so yes, that was an example of hyperbole.
This was an example of mere hyperbole, said in exasperation, from which Kerry immediately backtracked. He has since apologized.
Hyperbole or exaggeration
Hyperbole.
Another example of guilt in "A Separate Peace" is Gene's guilt over causing Finny's injury during their tree-jumping incident. This guilt haunts Gene throughout the novel and influences his actions and relationships with Finny.