Hyperbole

This literary tool represents the use of exaggeration to emphasize the original meaning of creative writing. Writers often use hyperbole as a means to create humor or comedy. The use of hyperbole is often a play of emotions, as every remark is exaggerated.

Creative writers use hyperbole when they want to add unrealistic comparisons or references.

Examples of Hyperbole

• An eye for an eye.
  Explanation: In literal terms, it means an eye costs another eye for revenge. However, it is an exaggeration and unrealistic comparison.

• I feel like I woke up to a new century.
  Explanation: An exaggeration is being made about the length of sleeping time.

• When I was your age, I used to walk a thousand miles to get to school.
  Explanation: Here, a parent is exaggerating about their childhood to teach their children some values and discipline.

• It felt like a million years, but the delivery man finally came.
  Explanation: Unrealistic exaggeration of the time someone waited for their mail or courier to be delivered.