A Clockwork Orange
by Anthony Burgess

or to save your progress

A Clockwork Orange: Hyperbole 1 key example

Definition of Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements are usually quite obvious exaggerations intended to emphasize a point... read full definition
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements are usually quite obvious exaggerations... read full definition
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which a writer or speaker exaggerates for the sake of emphasis. Hyperbolic statements... read full definition

Key Examples in A Clockwork Orange

Part 2, Chapter 7
Explanation and Analysis—A Long Yahzick:

In Part 2, Chapter 7, Alex uses hyperbole to describe his staged interaction with a man whom Dr. Brodsky sets on him in order to prove the efficacy of the Ludovico Technique:

And, my brothers, believe it or kiss my sharries, I got down on my knees and pushed my red yahzick out a mile and a half to lick his grahzny vonny boots.