Submitted by jr_reddit t3_y3t69k in Connecticut
imjustasaddad t1_iserlxb wrote
Reply to comment by CalligrapherDizzy201 in Connecticut to decide on early voting in November referendum by jr_reddit
“A hyperbolic expression has to be something that is not literally possible and shouldn't be taken literally either!”
https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/hyperbole
You’re a dork, pick a different hill to die on, arguing figures of speech on your Saturday morning is hilariously sad.
CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_ises8s9 wrote
hy·per·bo·le /hīˈpərbəlē/ Learn to pronounce noun exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Seems like you don’t understand hyperbole. Sorry, not sorry.
imjustasaddad t1_iset3sx wrote
Yes, so the claim “You are nearly more likely to be killed by a shark” is hyperbolic, and not something literal. There is no requirement for likelihood. Congrats, you’ve defended me. Stop being weird.
CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_iseto7v wrote
Something that is impossible is not an exaggeration.
imjustasaddad t1_iseu9h3 wrote
An “impossible to believe” exaggeration is literally hyperbole.
CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_isesbpn wrote
You sitting here crying about it is equally sad.
imjustasaddad t1_iset4zg wrote
“Haha im just trolling, youve responded to me and now ive won!!”
CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_isetroa wrote
Winner winner chicken dinner!! You must be so proud. Nice attempt at a walk back. Lol
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