Hyperbole comes from ancient Greek "ὑπερβολή" (meaning excess or exaggeration) and's a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but's rarely meant to be taken literally. Hyperbole's used to create emphasis. It's a literary device often used in poetry, and's frequently encountered in casual speech. It's also a visual technique in which a deliberate exaggeration of a part… (More on Hyperbole)