Learning Objective Define hyperbole and identify its use

Learning Objective: Define hyperbole and identify its use in literary works 3 -5 ELD: Identify and describe figurative language

What will we define today? Hyperbole and we will understand its use in literary works

Paul Bunyan is said to have been such a large infant that he slept in a covered wagon instead of a crib. As an adult, he supposedly used tree trunks as toothpicks. Discuss with your partner what Paul Bunyan would use as a bed in today’s world that would suit a giant his size.

Hyperbole- is exaggerated statement that creates an idea in a readers mind. It is used to emphasize a point or add excitement and humor. They are not meant to be taken literally. Example: He’s as fast a lightening Example: Her heart stopped when the door flew open.

Why is it important to understand Hyperbole To become better readers and recognize when the author is trying to entertain us or make us laugh

What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole? Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated Step 2: Identify the hyperbole? Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole Mary’s hair iswalked so long takes 4 days to apple Jonny Appleseed fromittown to town planting seeds. Soon his feet became callous and tough. Some say that it braid. would kill a rattlesnake to bite into the toe of Jonny Appleseed. The Author exaggerates… Jonny’s toes By using the hyperbole… It will kill a rattlesnake The hyperbole means… His feet were rough as as Mary’s Hair It would take 4 days to braid Her hair was long

What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole ? Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated Step 2: Identify the hyperbole? Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole 1. His big ears could hear a conversation 100 miles away. 2. I have so much homework, I need a pickup truck to carry it home The Author Amount of exaggerates… His ears homework By using the hyperbole… The hyperbole means… Could hear a conversation 100 miles away He a big ears as I need a pick up truck to carry it home The person had a lot of homework

What is the author suggesting they use hyperbole? Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated Step 2: Identify the hyperbole? Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole 1. The Orange’s juice made a river when he squeezed it. 2. Tom was so hungry he could eat 3 cows. The Author exaggerates… By using the hyperbole… Orange’s juice caused a flood in my mouth The hyperbole means… The orange was juicy as Tom’s hunger He could eat 3 cows Tom was hungry

Closure What did we define today? Why is it important to know ? Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated Step 2: Identify the hyperbole? Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole 1. Pecos Bill could ride a tornado like any cowboy could ride a horse. 2. His wife could ride a catfish as a large as a whale. The Author exaggerates… Pecos Bill By using the hyperbole… He can ride a tornado He was a good The hyperbole rider means… Pecos’s Wife Rode a catfish as big as a whale as She was a good rider

What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole? Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated Step 2: Identify the hyperbole? Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole The Author exaggerates… By using the hyperbole… (write the object here) (write the hyperbole here) The hyperbole means… (Print slide for students) as (write the object here) (write the hyperbole here)