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Figures Of Speech

Hyperbole

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HYPERBOLE

Hyperbole Meaning

Hyperbole = exaggerated statements. (to increase beyond the normal or reality). Hyperbole is used to create a dramatic effect.

It provokes strong feelings and impressions. It is used to highlight points and add emphasis to feelings or an idea.

It is a kind of overstatement and magnification of statement to make it emphatic.

The person who exaggerates a lot is called dramatist, exaggerator, fabricator or hyperbolic.

Some examples of exaggeration are:

 – My pen is a thousand years old.

 – I have a pet dinosaur.

 Hyperboles are used to make stories or poetry interesting and to catch the reader’s attention.

Hyperbole evokes emotion, strong feelings and impressions.

It is used to over exaggerate, add emphasis or be humorous.

 

Want to try your hands on hyperbole?

Think of what you are going to exaggerate, its size, structure, shape, beauty, difficulty, etc. Now creatively exaggerate it by describing it so. Here are a few examples.

Hyperbole examples

  • My back pack is weighing a ton. (My back pack is too heavy).
  • I am so excited I could die. (I am extremely happy).
  • I have a thousand things to do today. (I have many jobs to do today).
  • I will count the stars for you. (I will do anything for you).
  • I walked a thousand mile to get here. (I walked for a long time).
  • I am so thirsty that I could drink the whole river. ( I am very thirsty).
  • I am so hungry I could eat a horse. ( I am very hungry).
  • This seat belt is killing me. (Its too tight).
  • This episode is taking forever. (This episode is taking a long time).
  • If I don't complete my homework, I am dead. (I have to finish my homework or my teacher will give me severe punishment).
  • He's got tons of money. (He's rich).
  • My new neighbor is older than the hills. (My neighbor is very old).
  • I ran like greased lightning. (I ran very fast).
  • That was the easiest project in the whole wide world. (The project was easy).
  • I have told you a million time to put your towels to dry. ( I have told you many times).
  • It took forever to find the ball. (It took a long time to find the ball).
  • My friends are going to kill me, if they find out I went to a movie. (My friends will be very angry).
  • Your article was a real doorstopper. (Your article was very interesting that I read from beginning till the end).j
  • My house costs an arm and a leg. (My house is very costly).
  • My town never sleeps. (My town is always busy).
  • I have a ton of work to do. (I have a lot of work to do).
  • Love you to the moon and back. (Love you a lot).
  • I have enough snacks to feed the entire town. (I have a lot of snacks).
  • She is drowning in tears. (She is sad and crying).
  • When the results were announced, her smile was a mile wide. (She was happy and excited).
  • My mother will kill me when she sees the dirty kitchen. (She'll be very angry).
  • She's my guardian angel. (She takes care of me and protects me).
  • Cook fast, or else I'll die. ( I am very hungry).
  • I am dying of laughter. (The joke was very funny).
  • I fell off the stage, and I died of embarrassment. (I was ashamed).
  • I haven't seen you in ages. (I have not seen you for a long time).
  • Her stories are endless. (She talks a lot).
  • After an hour of treadmill, my legs felt like a jelly. (My legs were tired).
  • I drove a thousand mile an hour to get here. (I drove for a long time).
  • We gave her a surprise birthday party and her jaw hit the floor when she came in. (She was surprised).
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Past perfect continuous tense

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Past Perfect Continuous Tense

It refers to an action that started in the past and continued up to another point in the past.

Also called Past perfect progressive tense.

The action began before a certain point in the past and continued up to that point.

E.g., When Sam came to the library, I had already been there before an hour.

Formula for present perfect continuous tense

"HAD BEEN"
Formula for past perfect tense
past perfect continuous tense formula

Regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural, just add “had been” before the verb.

  • Add “ing” to the verb.

 

Regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural, just add “had not been” before the verb.

  • Add “ing” to the verb.

To from a question using present perfect continuous tense, begin your sentence with “HAD”, followed by the subject, then “been” and “ing” form of the verb.

past perfect continuous tense question form formula.
Question form
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Past perfect tense

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Past perfect tense

Past perfect tense refers to the actions that occurred in the past and finished before another action.

It is also called ‘Pluperfect’.

 

When is past perfect tense used?

When two actions happened in the past, one action must have happened before the other. The past perfect tense is used to show which happened first and next.

E.g, I had done my cooking when she came to see me. 

2. I had completed the exam before the bell rang.

 

Past perfect tense formula

Formula for past perfect tense

Past perfect tense

Always add before the verb for past perfect tense.
past perfect tense negative from formulas
To form a question, followed by the subject and past tense of the verb.
past perfect tense formulas
What is past continuous tense? Past continuous tense
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Past continuous tense

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Past continuous tense

It refers to a continuing action that was happening at some point in the past.

The four forms of past tense are:

1. Simple past tense.

2. Past continuous tense.

3. Past perfect tense

4. Past perfect continuous tense.

What is simple past tense and past continuous formula with examples

Positive form and negative form

Always add “ING” to the verb(action word) for all continuous tense forms.

  • If the subject is singular, add was + verb(ing).
  • If the subject is plural, add were + verb(ing)
  • If the subject is "I", add was + verb(ing)
  • To from a negative sentence:
  • If the subject is singular, add was not + verb(ing)
  • If the subject is plural, add were not + verb(ing)
  • If the subject is "I", add was not + verb(ing)

Question form

Always add “ING”  to the verb for all continuous tense forms.

  • If the subject is singular, start the sentence with Was, followed by the subject and then verb(ing).
  • If the subject is plural, start the sentence with Were, followed by the subject and then verb(ing).
  • If the subject is "I", start the sentence with Was, followed by the subject and then verb(ing).
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simple past tense and past continuous formula with examples

When is past continuous tense used?

1. To denote an action going on at some point in the past.

E.g., We were eating in the afternoon.

I was teaching then.

She came when I was reading.

2. Used with always, and continually, etc, to denote persistent habits in the past.

E.g., She was always crying.

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Present continuous tense

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Present Continuous Tense

What is present continuous tense?

An action that is happening now and may continue into the future is called present continuous tense.

What is Present continuous tense in detail
present continuous tense formula in detail with examples

When is present continuous tense used?

  • For an action going on at the time of speaking. E.g, He is eating now.
  • For an action that has already been arranged to take place in the near future. E.g., My flight is reaching tonight., 2. He is going tomorrow.
  • For a temporary action that may not be actually happening at the time of speaking. E.g., I am watching the 5th season of the series. (But I am not watching at this moment).
present continuous tense formula with examples
All sentences are formed as

POSITIVE FORM

NEGATIVE FORM

QUESTION FORM

Continuous tense = add "ING" to the verb, for all the tenses.

HOW TO FORM POSITIVE, NEGATIVE AND QUESTION FORMS FOR PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE?

POSITIVE FORM

NEGATIVE FORM

QUESTION FORM

SINGULAR - Subject + is + verb(ing).

SINGULAR - Subject + is not/isn't + verb(ing).

SINGULAR - Isn't/Is + subject + verb(ing)?

E.g. She is playing carrom.

E.g. She is not/isn't playing carrom.

E.g. Isn't /Is she playing carrom?

Plural - Subject + are + verb(ing).

Plural - Subject + are not/aren't + verb(ing).

PLURAL - Are/Aren't + subject + verb(ing)?

E.g. They are playing carrom.

E.g. They are not playing carrom.

E.g. Are/Aren't they playing carrom?

I am playing carrom.

I am not playing carrom.

Am I playing carrom?

Correct ways to use Simple present and Present continuous tenses.

When to use Simple present tense and present continuous tense?

 

Incorrect

Correct

She is having a cat.

She has a cat.

He is seeming happy.

He seems happy.

These mangoes are tasting sour.

These mangoes taste sour.

I am thinking you are right.

I think you are right.