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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
Chapter 12
Explanation and Analysis—Greatest of All:
In this passage, the author uses hyperbole to show the intense nationalism taught to German children during the late 1930s to mid-1940s. Bruno and children like him were taught by teachers and parents that Germany and Germans were superior to other countries and people. Here, Bruno compares Poland to Germany when talking to Shmuel:
'Poland,' said Bruno thoughtfully, weighing up the word on his tongue. 'That's not as good as Germany, is it?'
Shmuel frowned. 'Why isn't it?' he asked.
'Well, because Germany is the greatest of all countries,' Bruno replied [...]
'We're superior.'
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