Froggy Jumps Hyperbole and Irony QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on hyperbole and irony with this fun quiz game! by Narissa Gregorio 1 What is hyperbole? a A factual statement. b An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. c A type of irony. 2 Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? a I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. b He is a tall man. c It's raining cats and dogs. 3 What does irony often involve? a Literal statements. b A contrast between expectation and reality. c Exaggerated claims. 4 Which phrase is an example of irony? a I have a ton of homework. b A fire station burns down. c He runs like the wind. 5 What is situational irony? a When something is exaggerated. b When the opposite of what you expect happens. c When someone says one thing but means another. 6 Which statement is an example of verbal irony? a She has a heart of gold. b I could sleep for a year. c Oh, great! Another rainy day. 7 How is hyperbole used in literature? a To provide factual information. b To confuse the reader. c To create emphasis or humor. 8 What is dramatic irony? a When a statement is exaggerated. b When irony is used in dialogue. c When the audience knows something the characters do not. 9 Which of these is NOT a characteristic of hyperbole? a Exaggeration. b Accuracy in description. c Emphasis. 10 What effect does irony have in storytelling? a It adds depth and complexity to the narrative. b It eliminates conflict. c It simplifies the plot.
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