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- Figure of Speech- Hyperbole
- Reported Speech
The Hyperbole
Hyperbole is derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting” is a figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
It is a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech. For instance, when you meet a friend after a long time, you say, “Ages have passed since I last saw you”. You may not have met him for three or four hours or a day, but the use of the word “ages” exaggerates this statement to add emphasis to your wait.
Therefore, a hyperbole is an unreal exaggeration to emphasize.
Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally. Hyperbole are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect.
Examples
- My grandmother is as old as the hills.
- I was so hungry; i could eat a horse
- She is as heavy as an elephant!
- I have told you a million times to help with the housework
- I could sleep for a year; i was so tired
- I am dying of shame.
- I am trying to solve a million issues these day
Reported Speech: orders, requests & suggestions
Reporting orders and requests
When we want to report an order or request, we can use a verb like ‘tell’ with a to-clause: He told me to go away. The pattern is verb + indirect object + to-clause. The indirect object is the person spoken to. Other verbs used to report orders and requests in this way are: command, order, warn, ask, advise, invite, beg, teach, & forbid.
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