by Jenn | Mar 26, 2015 | Figurative Language, hyperbole
If you ask random people on the street to define figurative language, you will likely get a bunch of blank stares, and a few uh’s and um’s. We all exaggerate, we use comparisons, and words that start with the same letter. But we don’t do it with purpose or intention....
by Jenn | Sep 10, 2014 | hyperbole
Writers have many tools at their fingertips. Hyperbole is one of my favorites. It is an exaggeration meant to make a point in a figurative and imaginative way. Used correctly, it can add a comedic element and make your writing come alive. Consider which is more...
