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Worksheet on Hyperbole & Understatement: Exaggeration

English
Grade 7
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the use of hyperbole and understatement as techniques for exaggeration in literature. Students will analyze texts, identify techniques, and practice creative writing using these devices.

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#English
#Language Techniques
#Hyperbole & Understatement
#Exaggeration

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Worksheet on Hyperbole & Understatement: Exaggeration

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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction to Exaggeration in Literature

When we talk about hyperbole, we are dealing with deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or humor. Understatement, on the other hand, involves downplaying or minimizing a situation, often for ironic effect. Both techniques are powerful tools in literature and speech to influence the reader's perception.

1.
Based on the passage, how does hyperbole differ from understatement?
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Literary Examples

‘I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!’ she exclaimed. In another scene, the hero describes the mountain as ‘the tallest thing in the world — nearly touching the sky.’

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions below.
1.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase ‘a million times’ and explain its purpose.
[3 marks]
2.
What is the effect of describing the mountain as ‘nearly touching the sky’?
[2 marks]
C

Creative Annotation Practice

He was so hungry he could eat a horse.

Annotate the following sentence by underlining hyperbole or understatement and explaining your choice in the margin.
1.
Your task: identify whether this is hyperbole or understatement. Write your reasoning in the margin.
[3 marks]
D

Creative Writing Exercise

Think about describing an event or feeling using exaggeration or understatement for effect.

Write a short paragraph using either hyperbole or understatement to describe a recent experience. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Create a paragraph that employs hyperbole or understatement. Your paragraph should be around 15 lines.
[10 marks]
E

Multiple Choice Practice

Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is the primary purpose of hyperbole in literature?
[1 mark]
Aa) To create irony
Bb) To exaggerate for emphasis or humor
Cc) To downplay a serious situation
Dd) To confuse the reader
2.
Which of the following is an example of understatement?
[1 mark]
Aa) I have a ton of homework.
Bb) It’s just a small scratch.
Cc) The room was an inferno.
Dd) He ran faster than anyone else.

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12/31/2025
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