Hyperbole
Definition:
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in
which the writer presents the ideas in an exaggerated manner. It is used to
create extra emphasis, effect, or humor. It is not meant to be taken literally,
but rather to create a strong impression or highlight the intensity of an idea,
feeling, or situation.
Explanation:
Writers and poets use hyperbole to
add dramatic effect, evoke emotions, or create humor. By stretching reality
beyond its limits, hyperbole makes descriptions more vivid and memorable. It is
commonly found in poetry, drama, prose, and even in everyday speech.
Examples
from Literature:
1. William Shakespeare – “Macbeth”
(Act II, Scene II):
“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this
blood clean from my hand?”
(Macbeth exaggerates that even an entire ocean cannot cleanse his
guilt.)
“All the perfumes of
Arabian sea cannot sweeten these little hands”
(Lady Macbeth exaggerates that even the perfumes as much as water in
Arabian sea cannot cleanse her guilt.)
2. Andrew Marvell – “To His Coy
Mistress”:
“Love you ten years before the Flood, and
you should, if you please, refuse / Till the conversion of the Jews.”
(Marvell exaggerates the vastness of time to stress the depth of his
love.)
(Exaggeration in imagery enhances the grandeur and power of the army.)
3. Everyday Example:
“I’ve told you a thousand times.”
(Common hyperbole to emphasize repetition.)
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