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- Im freezing - metaphor or hyperbole or both? - WordReference Forums
For me, now, the questions become very similar to those in the simpler case: Is this just exaggeration? - hyperbole Or, is this a leap of imagination into a world in which it is freezing? - metaphor There's also the third matter, which I've not raised so far: is hyperbole a figure?
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Hi, I recently felt particularly stupid to learn that "hyperbole" seems to be defined as intentional exaggeration for effect I had always thought it usually referred to unintentional exaggeration This may have been due to my tendency to use it in a derogatory way, e g : "there goes that
- the sky was black and close [hyperbole?] | WordReference Forums
Hello, May I please ask about the figure of speech in the following: " the sky was black and close to the house-tops " from Native Sun Thanks
- Butterflies knots in your stomach - WordReference Forums
Si, Artrella, both these expressions are used in spoken English They are both used to express that you are very worried about something They can often be used interchangeably: I have butterflies in my stomach thinking about tomorrow's test My stomach ties in knots every time I think about the exam tomorrow You would not, however, use the "butterflies" expression if you're talking about
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- That party took me out | WordReference Forums
I interpret it as hyperbole, as "knocked me out" Girl, that party took me out -> Girl, that party killed me -> Girl, that party impressed me to death - Girl, that party astonished impressed me
- As good well as anyone | WordReference Forums
I would say that this is a matter of mild hyperbole rather than strict logic After all what does 'good' actually mean? Scenario - A room contains 10 people John: You are a worthless human being Bill: How dare you say that? I'm as good as anyone in this room! If we look at strict logic then Bill considers himself equal to the 'best' person in the room whoever that may be In terms of human
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