Hyperbole and Superlative

comparative: more northern (or further north)

superlative: northernmost

More responsible is the comparative form; most responsible is the superlative form.

Comparative: nobler Superlative: noblest

An example of hyperbole in Antigone is when Creon exclaims, "No one shall breathe a word of sympathy for him, not if he were a thousand times my brother's son!" This exaggeration emphasizes Creon's strict and uncompromising nature and foreshadows the tragic consequences of his actions.

The comparative form of "honest" is "more honest," and the superlative form is "most honest."

The comparative form of "honest" is "more honest."

Comparative: more thoughtful Superlative: most thoughtful

The comparative form of "conscious" is "more conscious," and the superlative form is "most conscious."

The comparative form of "wise" is "wiser" and the superlative form is "wisest."

nobler, noblest

The comparative form of "thoughtful" is "more thoughtful," and the superlative form is "most thoughtful."

wiser, wisest

Comparative: more peaceful. Superlative: most peaceful.

wiser, wisest

Sad is a short adjective so you just add -er to make the comparative form = sadder

You add -est to make the superlative form = saddest

most selfish, more selfish

Comparative: more nervous Superlative: most nervous

redder, reddest

sadder, saddest

The comparative form of "honestly" is "more honestly" and the superlative form is "most honestly."

Comparative: more thoughtful Superlative: most thoughtful

The comparative form of "wise" is "wiser" and the superlative form is "wisest."

wiser, wisest

The comparative form of "humble" is "more humble," and the superlative form is "most humble."

nobler, noblest

comparative: more peaceful superlative: most peaceful