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Stylistic Devices – Hyperbole

deliberate exaggeration

Used sparingly, hyperbole effectively draws the attention to a message that you want to emphasise.

Example:

Note: Don't overuse hyperbole, otherwise it may not have the effect you want.

counterpart: → Understatement

Changed: 06th Nov 2006 11:35

URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/writing/style/hyperbole