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Hipérbole (Hyperbole)

Definition

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Related terms

Understatement: Understatement is the opposite of hyperbole, where something is deliberately represented as less important or serious than it actually is.

Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as," often used for symbolic or descriptive purposes.

Amplification: Amplification refers to expanding on an idea by adding more details, examples, or explanations to emphasize its importance.

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  • AP Spanish Literature - 6.1 La casa de Bernarda Alba – Federico García Lorca

  • AP Spanish Literature - 6.2 El hombre que se convirtió en perro – Osvaldo Dragún

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