The document discusses the concept of hyperbole, providing a definition and examples. It defines hyperbole as an exaggeration used to emphasize feelings, efforts, or reactions. It then provides example phrases to complete using hyperbole, such as "I was so frightened..." and "That dog is so old..." The document instructs listening for examples of hyperbole in a Bill Cosby routine and completing a writing assignment about favorite and least favorite childhood items and experiences.

1. Creating Writing: Hyperbole Ambre Lee Dubnoff Center for Child Development Cal State Northridge Writing Project

2. Bill Cosby “Sneakers” Listen for the gist, the first taste

3. December 13, 2010: Hyperbole Term definition Hyperbole Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize feelings, efforts, reactions, etc.

4. December 13, 2010: Hyperbole Term definition Hyperbole Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to emphasize feelings, efforts, reactions, etc. Example I nearly died laughing

5. December 13, 2010: Hyperbole

6. Bill Cosby “Sneakers” Listen for examples of hyperbole (exaggeration) Write the examples in your notebook

7. Summer 2011: Hyperbole

9. Complete the Hyperbole I was so frightened…… I’m so hungry I could…. My head aches so much…. That dog is so old… I have so much homework… The TV is so loud… The snow is so deep… My sister uses so much make-up… He is so skinny…

11. One Page Writing Assignment Favorite item of clothing as a child best/worst Christmas Least favorite item of clothing least fave meal Best/worst birthday Favorite toy as a child The toy you always wanted, but never had