HyperboleHeadly used a word i didnt know....hyperbole... so for me and many others (joe 2 and 3)here is what it .... Hyperbole, from a Greek word meaning excess, is a figure of speech that uses extremeexaggerationto make a point or show emphasis. It is the opposite ofunderstatement. You can find examples of hyperbole in literature and everyday speech. You wouldnt want to use it in nonfiction works, like reports or research papers, but its perfect for creative writing and communication, especially when you want to add color to a character or humor to a story. Hyperboles are not comparisons, likesimilesandmetaphors, but extravagant and even ridiculous overstatements, not meant to be taken literally. In literature, hyperbole will often be used to show contrast or catch the reader's attention. Lets take a closer look. Ie. All off copperminer statements 2. Tko is undervalued. 3. Honest i own 315,000 shares ( dcminer) 4. Russ has big balls (headly) 5.