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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
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy
Explanation and Analysis—Worlds End; Beauty Kills:
The March girls are often quite dramatic. In service of portraying their charming exaggerations, Alcott uses hyperbole. For example, when Beth finally makes friends with Mr. Laurence, who formerly terrified her, the girls celebrate, and Meg exclaims:
Well, I do believe the world is coming to an end.
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Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
Explanation and Analysis—Worlds End; Beauty Kills:
The March girls are often quite dramatic. In service of portraying their charming exaggerations, Alcott uses hyperbole. For example, when Beth finally makes friends with Mr. Laurence, who formerly terrified her, the girls celebrate, and Meg exclaims:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Well, I do believe the world is coming to an end.
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Part 1, Chapter 7: Amy’s Valley of Humiliation
Explanation and Analysis—The Last Hope:
Alcott personifies emotions to dramatize scenes. For example, when Mr. Davis finds the limes in Amy's desk in Chapter 7, the other schoolchildren heave sighs of disappointment, and hope is personified as it flees from their hearts.
Unlock with LitCharts A+There was a simultaneous sigh, which created quite a little gust, as the last hope fled, and the treat was ravished from their longing lips.
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