Hyperbole

"Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech."

"In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth')."

"It emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates strong impressions."

"As a figure of speech, it is usually not meant to be taken literally."

"Adj. hyperbolic."

"It literally means 'growth'."

"It emphasizes strong feelings."

"It creates strong impressions in poetry and oratory."

"It is usually not meant to be taken literally."

"It functions as a rhetorical device through the use of exaggeration."

"The purpose of hyperbole is to evoke strong feelings."

"The rhetorical effect of hyperbole is to create strong impressions."

"It enhances the impact and emphasis in poetry."

"Hyperbole employs exaggeration in its language."

"Hyperbole contributes to the persuasive power in oratory."

"Hperbole, as a figure of speech, is not meant to be taken literally."

"Hyperbole is a rhetorical device used in persuasive communication."

"Hyperbole evokes strong feelings from the audience."

"The function of hyperbole in writing is to emphasize and make an impact."

"Hyperbole creates strong impressions in the reader or listener."