Explanation:
This worksheet asks you to explain the meaning of each hyperbole. A hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect — it’s not meant to be taken literally. Let’s go through each one:
1. *Jerry ran at a million miles an hour.*
→ This means Jerry ran extremely fast — not actually a million mph (that’s impossible!), but so fast it *feels* that way.
2. *Amy died of embarrassment when her dad showed up to her school.*
→ Amy didn’t really die. She felt *so* embarrassed that it *felt* like she could die — a very strong way to say she was deeply ashamed or uncomfortable.
3. *Peter has tons of money.*
→ “Tons” is not literal weight — it just means Peter has a lot of money, maybe more than most people.
4. *Jack was so hungry that he could eat a horse.*
→ Jack isn’t going to eat a whole horse! He’s just *very* hungry — hungrier than usual.
5. *She was told to clean her room a thousand times.*
→ She probably wasn’t *literally* told 1,000 times — just many, many times, showing how often it happened (and how annoying it felt).
6. *“This tight hat is killing me,” he said.*
→ The hat isn’t actually killing him. It’s just very uncomfortable — so tight it feels unbearable.
So for each, we write a simple explanation in our own words, saying what the speaker *really* means — not the literal words.
Final Answer:
1. Jerry ran extremely fast.
2. Amy felt extremely embarrassed.
3. Peter has a lot of money.
4. Jack was very, very hungry.
5. She was told many times to clean her room.
6. The hat was very uncomfortable.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of hyperbole activity.
