We should be mindful in the new year of political candidates’ use of hyperbole. Hyperbole suggests simple exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. Some, however, is more sinister and masquerades ...

You may have vague recollections of hyperbole from high school English or Language Arts class es. Or, perhaps you’re a seasoned writer looking to add more hyperbole examples to your arsenal. Maybe, ...

In her recent My Turn, Linda O’Rourke says that Rundlett Middle School “is quite literally falling apart and being held together by tape.” As a teacher, she knows the definition of hyperbole: ...