Sep 28, 2011

Hyperbole

Hyperbole (play /haɪˈpɜrbəliː/ hy-pur-bə-lee;[1] Greek: ὑπερβολή, 'exaggeration') 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.

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  • 2011-09-30 11:03am

Andy, really can't wait for your next copy-of-the-dictionary...er, blog?

This raises so many,,,errr, millions of questions - not sure where to start.

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