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What is a hyperbole sentence?

A hyperbole sentence is a sentence that uses exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect. Here are some examples:

Examples:

* "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." (This is clearly an exaggeration - you can't actually eat a horse!)

* "My backpack weighs a ton." (Backpacks are heavy, but they don't actually weigh a ton.)

* "I've told you a million times to clean your room!" (You likely haven't told them a million times, but it feels like it!)

Key features of a hyperbole sentence:

* Exaggeration: The statement is clearly not meant to be taken literally.

* Emphasis: Hyperbole is used to make a point stronger or more dramatic.

* Humor: Hyperbole can be used to create humor.

Examples of hyperbole sentences in literature:

* "I was so nervous, my stomach was doing somersaults." (Mark Twain, *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*)

* "He was so scared, his teeth were chattering like castanets." (Charles Dickens, *A Tale of Two Cities*)

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