Explanation
Deliberate exaggeration to intensify an impression. In the atlas, hyperbole is explored as a relationship between form, expectation, and effect. It shifts standards and makes intensity palpable.
Example
I’ve told you this a thousand times.
Counterexample
I’ve told you this three times, if that’s meant literally.
Distinction
I’ve told you this three times, if that’s meant literally.
Effect on thought and perception
The concept shifts standards and makes intensity palpable. As a result, a linguistic order that was previously taken for granted becomes perceptible as an active thought process.
Resonance
Resonance arises when hyperbole is not only recognized but also experienced in its directional effect between expression, body, context, and interpretation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Hyperbole“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-091-001. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-091-001The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.