Hyperbole and Superlative

Yes, describing a shirt as "blue as the sky" is a hyperbole because it exaggerates the blueness of the shirt to emphasize a point. The sky is often used as a symbol of vivid blue color, so comparing a shirt to it in terms of color intensity is an exaggeration.

Here is one about a dog-

His bark breaks the sound barrier,

his nose is colder than the artic.

when he waves his tail it causes hurricanes, his jumping causes falling rocks.

He eats mountains of dog food, and drinks rivers dry.

Though he breaks the bank,

He is the apple of my eye.

The dog is so old, he played with wooly mammoths as a puppy.

The superlative is cloudiest; the comparative is cloudier.

-LY adverbs make their comparative/superlative with more/most (more gently, most gently).

Yes, describing something as "blinding light" is often considered a hyperbole because it exaggerates the intensity of the light to emphasize its brightness.

A hyperbole would be saying something like "There's enough snow here to reach the sky!" to exaggerate the size of the snow pile in a dramatic or humorous way.

The superlative for "sunny" is "sunniest".

"October Sky" contains several historical allusions, such as the references to the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, including the launch of Sputnik. There are also nods to the Cold War tensions and the impact of the Korean War on the characters' lives. Additionally, the film showcases the cultural context of the 1950s in America, including societal expectations and technological advancements.

1. "That panda is as big as a house!"
2. "The panda eats like there's no tomorrow!"
3. "The panda's cuteness is out of this world!"
4. "The panda sleeps more than a sloth!"

The sun was so bright it burned a hole in the ground.

Comparative genomics is used in various areas such as evolutionary biology, understanding genetic diseases, drug discovery, and bioinformatics. By comparing the genomes of different species, researchers can identify genetic variations, gene functions, and evolutionary relationships, leading to insights into biological processes and the development of new treatments or therapies.

comparative : purer

superlative : purest

Because natural is an imported polysyllabic adjective, the Frenchified comparative and superlative forms more natural and most natural are usual in formal writing. None the less, the native constructions in -er and -est, giving naturaler and nuturalest, while very unusual, are not incorrect in speech.

Comparative: more natural Superlative: most natural

His bodu screamed silence in return.

Comparative: heavier Superlative: heaviest

Comparative: lighter Superlative: lightest

Comparative: more energetically Superlative: most energetically

Comparative: heavier Superlative: heaviest

This is a simile because it compares the flow of electric current to the flow of water in a river bed using "like."

This is a creative way to describe a very hot pizza! It effectively communicates the extreme heat of the pizza using a vivid comparison to the scorching temperatures of the Sahara Desert during the summer.

Comparative: heavier Superlative: heaviest

The superlative degree of heavy is "heaviest."

The comparative degree of "light" is "lighter."