Hyperbole
This literary tool represents the use of exaggeration to emphasize the original meaning of the 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.
Example 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 million years, but the delivery man finally came.
Explanation: Unrealistic exaggeration of the time of someone waiting for their mail or courier to be delivered.
