Tag Archives: hyperbole

Frequently misused words: literally

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

  literally: in a literal sense or manner; actually —Merriam-Webster Etymology Literally comes from the word literal. People began using it in the 1530s to mean in a literal sense.[i] Usage controversy What is happening to literally is a lot … Continue reading →

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Yo mama’s so fat a hyperbole couldn’t even exaggerate her weight.

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Lesson: Spotting hyperbole in literature, pop culture, and politics. hyperbole: an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.” –dictionary.com Hyperbole is a tool used in literature and rhetoric when you … Continue reading →

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