Keep Calm and Read On. Print this classroom poster to encourage daily reading.
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In this episode of Friends, Joey Tribbiani wants to write a letter, and he is attempting to sound smart by using a thesaurus. In the process, however, he creates an incomprehensible mess. [Continue...] Here are some examples of hyperbole:
Hyperbole, pronounced hy-PUR-bow-lee, is a Greek word meaning “exaggeration or overshot”. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally. Hyperboles are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, hyperbole is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. [Continue...] Concise writing involves focusing on one idea at a time and eliminating unnecessary words. Sometimes writing less is more. [...Continue]
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