Considering and emulating the use of hyperbole in opinion writing
I can use hyperbole in opinion writing to engage readers and craft a relatable written voice.
Considering and emulating the use of hyperbole in opinion writing
I can use hyperbole in opinion writing to engage readers and craft a relatable written voice.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can use contextual information to make predictions about what we expect to see in a text.
- Forming a personal response to a text involves considering how the writer's attitude changes as a text progresses.
- Hyperbole is when writers exaggerate for dramatic effect.
- Hyperbole can help readers to empathise with and relate to a writer.
- It can also help to build suspense and maintain ready engagement.
Keywords
Hyperbole - exaggerated claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis
Opinion writing - writing that expresses personal views on a topic, backed by reasoning, to persuade or inform readers
Rhetorical question - questions posed for effect, not requiring an answer, to emphasise a point
Colloquial - informal language used in everyday conversation
Empathise - understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, showing emotional connection
Common misconception
Hyperbole and exaggeration are the same thing.
Exaggeration is a broad term for overstating something beyond the truth, while hyperbole is a specific type of exaggeration used deliberately for emphasis or effect, often in a dramatic or humorous way.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Telegraph article 'Are we having fun yet?' by Elizabeth Day (2005). A copy of it can be found in the additional materials.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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