PART - Directions: Analyze the following statements. Write Hyperbole if it expresses exaggeration,
something that is unbelievable to happen. Wnte Irony if the statement expresses the contrary or
opposite of what is said.
1. Our teacher gave Vince a 100% grade for failing the test.
2. We counted a million times before he blew his candles.
3. The police station gets robbed by the policemen on duty
4. The dentist suffers a disturbing toothache.
5. An engineer can build a mansion for one day.
6. The children clapped their hands to the late teacher.
7. My dad will kill me when he comes home and sees the house in chaos.
8. I turned the house upside down before finding my new shoes.
9. A newly-hired pilot was afraid of heights.
10. He runs faster than the wind.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. hyperbole
2.hyperbole
3.irony
4.irony
5.hyperbole
6.irony
7.hyperbole
8.hyperbole
9.irony
10.hyperbole