Hyperbole (/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/; Ancient Greek: ὑπερβολή, huperbolḗ, from ὑπέρ (hupér, 'above') and βάλλω (bállō, 'I throw')) is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth'). In poetry and oratory, it emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates strong impressions. As a figure of speech, it is usually not meant to be taken literally.
L'iperbole (/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/; greco antico: ὑπερβολή, huperbolḗ, da ὑπέρ (hupér, 'sopra') e βάλλω (bállō, 'io lancio')) è l'uso dell'esagerazione come dispositivo retorico o figura retorica. In retorica, è talvolta nota anche come auxesis (letteralmente 'crescita'). In poesia e oratoria, enfatizza, evoca forti sentimenti e crea forti impressioni. Come figura retorica, di solito non è intesa per essere presa alla lettera.
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| Back | Exaggerated or extravagant Statement Marlowe's Faustus Hyperbole (/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/; Ancient Greek: ὑπερβολή, huperbolḗ, from ὑπέρ (hupér, 'above') and βάλλω (bállō, 'I throw')) is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth'). In poetry and oratory, it emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates strong impressions. As a figure of speech, it is usually not meant to be taken literally.[1][2] Usage |
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