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Methods > Figures of speech > Hyperbole

Preferred term

2562Hyperbole  

Broader concept

Scope note

  • A figure of speech that involves exaggeration of statements or claims for the sake of emphasis (e.g. "I am trying to solve a million issues these days").

Source

  • Literary devices (Hyperbole)
  • Μπίλλα 2010
  • Χατζησαββίδης και Χατζησαββίδου (2013)

Contributor

  • Katsiadakis Helen (AA)

Creator

  • Kalafata Patritsia (AA)

Notation

  • 2562

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https://humanitiesthesaurus.academyofathens.gr/dyas-resource/Concept/2562

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