The Most Dangerous Game

by Richard Connell

The Most Dangerous Game: 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
Hyperbole
Explanation and Analysis—Fear and Darkness:

As the story begins aboard the yacht headed for the Amazon, Richard Connell makes use of hyperbole to set the mood, establish his style, and whisk the reader away to the dark Caribbean night.