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Definitions.... » Nickengland

Posted by Nickengland on September 4, 2005, at 5:50:53 [reposted on September 4, 2005, at 15:50:00 | original URL]

In reply to Re: hyperbole link » zeugma, posted by Nickengland on September 4, 2005, at 5:38:54

Definition of hyperbole Hyperbole

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A figure of speech in which the expression is an evident exaggeration of the meaning intended to be conveyed, or by which things are represented as much greater or less, better or worse, than they really are; a statement exaggerated fancifully, through excitement, or for effect.

http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/hy/hyperbole175267.html


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Definition of understatement

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The act of understating, or the condition of being understated; that which is understated; a statement below the truth.

http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/un/understatement234583.html

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