Figures Of Speech : Hyperbole Worksheet

Part 1: Find the Hyperbole. Underline the part that is exaggerated. Then, say what it really means.
1. I’ve told you a million times to stop yelling!
2. This bag weighs a ton!
3. I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.
4. She cried a river.
5. He runs faster than a rocket!

Part 2: Make Your Own Hyperbole. Finish each sentence with an exaggeration.
6. I’m so hungry I could...
7. I was so scared I...
8. That movie was so funny I...
9. It was so hot outside I...
10. My shoes are so old they...

Part 3: Is It Hyperbole? Write Yes or No next to each sentence.
11. I drank a glass of water.
12. I could sleep for a week!
13. That pizza was bigger than a car!
14. She is wearing a red shirt.
15. He talks a mile a minute.

Answer Key:

Part 1: Find the Hyperbole
1. Hyperbole: a million times
Meaning: I’ve told you many times.

2. Hyperbole: weighs a ton
Meaning: The bag is very heavy.

3. Hyperbole: sleep for a year
Meaning: I’m very tired.

4. Hyperbole: cried a river
Meaning: She cried a lot.

5. Hyperbole: faster than a rocket
Meaning: He runs very fast.

Part 2: Sample Hyperbole Answers

6. I’m so hungry I could...
eat 100 burgers!

7. I was so scared I...
jumped out of my skin!

8. That movie was so funny I...
laughed my head off!

9. It was so hot outside I...
melted like ice cream!

10. My shoes are so old they...
could fall apart any second!

Part 3: Is It Hyperbole?
11. I drank a glass of water. No
12. I could sleep for a week! Yes
13. That pizza was bigger than a car! Yes
14. She is wearing a red shirt. No
15. He talks a mile a minute. Yes