Hyperbole vs. Literal Language

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1. What is literal language?

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Literal language describes what’s real, not exaggerated.

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Hyperbole Vs. Literal Language - Quiz

Is it exaggerated or meant to be taken seriously? In this hyperbole vs literal quiz, you’ll compare figurative exaggeration with literal statements to understand how meaning changes. You’ll practice identifying intent, tone, and context, building confidence in recognizing when language is symbolic and when it is factual. Each question strengthens... see moreyour interpretation skills.
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2. Which sentence is hyperbole?

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It exaggerates how hard the test felt.

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3. Hyperbole is used to make writing more emotional.

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4. “My shoes are on fire from running so fast!” shows—

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It’s an exaggeration, not a literal fire.

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5. Literal language is the ________ of hyperbole.

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Literal language tells the truth; hyperbole exaggerates it.

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6. Match each example with its type: A. “I can’t move a muscle.” B. “I slept eight hours.” C. “This bag weighs a ton.”

Explanation

Some sentences are exaggerated, while others are meant literally. A is hyperbole because the speaker can still move; the phrase exaggerates how tired or still they feel. B is literal because it states a normal, realistic amount of sleep. C is hyperbole because the bag does not actually weigh a ton; the exaggeration shows that it feels very heavy.

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7. Which of these is literal?

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It’s a real event, not an exaggeration.

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8. Hyperbole makes writing exciting; literal language gives facts.

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This statement is true because hyperbole uses exaggeration to add excitement and emotion, while literal language is used to share facts and exact information.

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9. “My backpack weighs a thousand pounds!” means—

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It exaggerates the heaviness.

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10. Literal statements describe things that actually ________.

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They tell facts, not exaggerations.

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11. “I laughed so hard I almost exploded!” shows—

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The speaker exaggerates for humor.

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12. Literal statements use exaggeration for emphasis.

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That describes hyperbole, not literal language.

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13. Which line is NOT hyperbole?

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That’s a realistic statement.

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14. “That movie lasted forever” means—

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“Forever” exaggerates the length.

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15. Which sentence uses literal language?

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It’s realistic, not exaggerated.

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What is literal language?
Which sentence is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is used to make writing more emotional.
“My shoes are on fire from running so fast!” shows—
Literal language is the ________ of hyperbole.
Match each example with its type: A. “I can’t move a muscle.” B....
Which of these is literal?
Hyperbole makes writing exciting; literal language gives facts.
“My backpack weighs a thousand pounds!” means—
Literal statements describe things that actually ________.
“I laughed so hard I almost exploded!” shows—
Literal statements use exaggeration for emphasis.
Which line is NOT hyperbole?
“That movie lasted forever” means—
Which sentence uses literal language?
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