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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
Volume 1, Chapter 6
Explanation and Analysis—Isabella:
Isabella is one of Austen's most audacious female characters. Her style of speaking matches her character, and she often uses hyperbole. For example, in Volume 1, Chapter 6, Catherine asks her how long she was waiting for her in the Pump-room. Isabella replies:
“Oh! these ten ages at least. I am sure I have been here this half hour. But now, let us go and sit down at the other end of the room, and enjoy ourselves. I have an hundred things to say to you. In the first place, I was so afraid it would rain this morning, just as I wanted to set off; it looked very showery, and that would have thrown me into agonies!
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Volume 2, Chapter 7
Explanation and Analysis—Northanger Abbey:
Austen uses visual imagery to give the reader a sense of the grandeur of Northanger Abbey. In Volume 2, Chapter 7, General Tilney describes his estate:
Unlock with LitCharts A+The house stands among fine meadows facing the south-east, with an excellent kitchen-garden in the same aspect; the walls surrounding which I built and stocked myself about ten years ago, for the benefit of my son. It is a family living, Miss Morland; and the property in the place being chiefly my own, you may believe I take care that it shall not be a bad one.
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