HYPERBOLE

DEFINITION: An exagerated statement. Something that is an overstatement. A statement making something out to be larger than life. An exageration. Stretching the truth. Sources: http://vocabulary-all.wikispaces.com/Hyperbole Examples from //Hatchet// By Gary Paulsen: //Brians stomach was turning with berries//. Brians stomach wasn't really turning. Paulsen just used a hyperbole to describe how Brian felt. Example scentence: //The new statue was as big as a mountain//. The statue wasn't really as big as a mountain, but using a hyperbole makes it sound huge.

Tom carried his financial responsibilities around with him.