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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 Her First Ball
Hyperbole
Explanation and Analysis—Beginning of Everything:
Mansfield frequently uses hyperbole to convey Leila’s grand illusions about the ball and her immense enthusiasm. Particularly, Leila’s internal commentary and thoughts often include hyperbole, especially when describing her feelings about the ball and its beautiful atmosphere and environment.
For example, Leila’s internal narration when she first arrives at the dance hall is a hyperbolic description:
For it was thrilling. Her first ball! She was only at the beginning of everything. It seemed to her that she had never known what the night was like before. Up till now it had been dark, silent, beautiful very often — oh, yes — but mournful somehow. Solemn. And now it would never be like that again – it had opened dazzling bright.
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