hyperbole

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate exaggeration used to emphasize a point or evoke strong feelings. It’s not meant to be taken literally; instead, it heightens the statement’s impact. For example, saying “I’ve told you a million times” emphasizes the frequency rather than an actual count. Hyperbole is common in everyday language, literature, and advertising, helping to create vivid imagery or express enthusiasm. It’s a useful rhetorical device for capturing attention or conveying intensity in a memorable way, without expecting the exaggeration to be factual.