Author: Mr. Morton
Company: Ereading Worksheets Inc.

Name: _______________________________

Hyperbole Worksheet
On the Court

Directions: Read the sentences. Something is hyperbolized in each. Write what is being hyperbolized and what is ACTUALLY being said.

Ex. Vincent can hit a three-point shot from a mile away.

 What is being personified? __________________Vincent__________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?
Vincent is good at shooting three-pointers.

1. Our coach makes us practice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 What is being exaggerated? ___________________________________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?

2. Norris could steal a disco ball from a dance hall and no one would see.

 What is being exaggerated? ___________________________________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?

3. Andre would rather fight a lion than quit the team.

 What is being exaggerated? ___________________________________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?

4. Our team is unstoppable!

 What is being exaggerated? ___________________________________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?

5. Basketball is the only thing that I live for.

 What is being exaggerated? ___________________________________________________

^What ^is ^ACTUALLY ^being ^said, ^in ^literal ^language?