Hyperbole in Literature Quiz

1. "The ocean roared louder than a thousand lions." shows—

The sea was very loud.

The ocean is full of lions.

The speaker was near a zoo.

It was quiet at the beach.

It exaggerates how loud the waves sounded.

Explanation

It exaggerates how loud the waves sounded.

2. Poets use hyperbole to make images stronger.

True

False

This is true because poets use hyperbole to exaggerate ideas and feelings, which helps create stronger, more vivid images for the reader.

Explanation

This is true because poets use hyperbole to exaggerate ideas and feelings, which helps create stronger, more vivid images for the reader.

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4. “My heart stopped when I saw the score!” shows—

Shock or surprise

Real danger

Calm emotion

Fear of school

It exaggerates surprise or excitement.

Explanation

It exaggerates surprise or excitement.

5. Which line is literal, not hyperbole?

My heart beat fast.

My heart leapt out of my chest.

My heart exploded with joy.

My heart froze from fear.

The others exaggerate emotion.

Explanation

The others exaggerate emotion.

6. Match each hyperbole with its meaning:

“I’m drowning in homework.”

“Her voice could shatter glass.”

“The snow covered the world.”

Each line uses exaggeration to describe something strongly, not literally. A means the speaker has a lot of homework, not that they are actually drowning. B means her voice is very loud, not that it can really break glass. C means there is a lot of snow, not that the entire world is covered.

Explanation

Each line uses exaggeration to describe something strongly, not literally. A means the speaker has a lot of homework, not that they are actually drowning. B means her voice is very loud, not that it can really break glass. C means there is a lot of snow, not that the entire world is covered.

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7. “The stars danced across the sky forever” means—

The stars twinkled for a long time.

The stars moved like people.

The stars fell from the sky.

The stars disappeared.

It exaggerates how long and beautifully they shone.

Explanation

It exaggerates how long and beautifully they shone.

8. Hyperbole can make poems humorous or serious.

True

False

This is true because hyperbole can be used in different ways. It can make writing funny by exaggerating for humor, or it can make writing serious by showing strong emotions or ideas.

Explanation

This is true because hyperbole can be used in different ways. It can make writing funny by exaggerating for humor, or it can make writing serious by showing strong emotions or ideas.

9. “The mountain touched the moon” shows—

The mountain was very tall.

The moon was low.

The mountain was short.

The moon fell down.

It exaggerates the height of the mountain.

Explanation

It exaggerates the height of the mountain.

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11. Which line is NOT hyperbole?

The wind howled loudly.

The wind blew the house away.

The wind was stronger than a hurricane.

The wind lasted for a thousand years.

It’s descriptive but realistic.

Explanation

It’s descriptive but realistic.

12. “Her tears made a river on the floor.” shows—

She cried a lot.

The floor is wet.

She spilled water.

The river flooded.

It exaggerates the amount of crying.

Explanation

It exaggerates the amount of crying.

13. Hyperbole helps readers imagine emotions clearly.

True

False

This is true because hyperbole exaggerates feelings or situations, which helps readers picture emotions more clearly and understand how strong they are.

Explanation

This is true because hyperbole exaggerates feelings or situations, which helps readers picture emotions more clearly and understand how strong they are.