Hyperbole Worksheet | Figurative Language Activity - Free Printable

Hyperbole Worksheet: On the Court

#### Directions: Read the sentences. Something is hyperbolized in each. Write what is being hyperbolized and what is ACTUALLY being said.

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Example:

- Sentence: Vincent can hit a three-point shot from a mile away.
- What is being exaggerated?: The distance (a mile away).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Vincent is good at shooting three-pointers.

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Problem 1:

- Sentence: Our coach makes us practice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- What is being exaggerated?: The amount of practice time (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: The coach makes us practice a lot.

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Problem 2:

- Sentence: Norris could steal a disco ball from a dance hall and no one would see.
- What is being exaggerated?: Norris's stealth or invisibility (no one would see).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Norris is very sneaky or skilled at avoiding detection.

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Problem 3:

- Sentence: Andre would rather fight a lion than quit the team.
- What is being exaggerated?: The severity of the choice (fighting a lion).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Andre is very committed to the team and does not want to quit.

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Problem 4:

- Sentence: Our team is unstoppable!
- What is being exaggerated?: The team's invincibility (unstoppable).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Our team is very strong and has a good chance of winning.

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Problem 5:

- Sentence: Basketball is the only thing that I live for.
- What is being exaggerated?: The exclusivity of basketball in the person's life (the only thing).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Basketball is extremely important to me, and I love it a lot.

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Final Answers:

1.
- What is being exaggerated?: The amount of practice time (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: The coach makes us practice a lot.

2.
- What is being exaggerated?: Norris's stealth or invisibility (no one would see).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Norris is very sneaky or skilled at avoiding detection.

3.
- What is being exaggerated?: The severity of the choice (fighting a lion).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Andre is very committed to the team and does not want to quit.

4.
- What is being exaggerated?: The team's invincibility (unstoppable).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Our team is very strong and has a good chance of winning.

5.
- What is being exaggerated?: The exclusivity of basketball in the person's life (the only thing).
- What is ACTUALLY being said, in literal language?: Basketball is extremely important to me, and I love it a lot.

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Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{1. Exaggerated: Practice time (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)} & \text{Actual: Coach makes us practice a lot.} \\
\text{2. Exaggerated: Norris's stealth (no one would see)} & \text{Actual: Norris is very sneaky.} \\
\text{3. Exaggerated: Fighting a lion} & \text{Actual: Andre is very committed to the team.} \\
\text{4. Exaggerated: Team is unstoppable} & \text{Actual: Team is very strong.} \\
\text{5. Exaggerated: Basketball is the only thing} & \text{Actual: Basketball is very important to me.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]