Read each statement carefully. Draw a circle if it is a Hyperbole and a
box if it is an Irony.
1. A food critic tells the chef, “Your steak was as tender as a leather boot".
2. A woman spills her morning coffee on her white silk blouse and says, "This day
couldn't be off to a better start".
3. Mr. Cruz was thirsty enough to drink a river dry as he jogged along athletic bowl.
4. Your brother is the smartest chess player in the world.
5. My world turned upside down when we won the drum and lyre contest.
6. My Father owns the stringed instruments but I don't know how to play.
7. He won in CARAA Meet 2019 because he ran faster than the wind.
8. Panagbenga street parade was showered with a heavy rain.
9. The sun greeted the whole city with a big smile.
10. We counted a million times before the fireworks start.​