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Vladimir79 [104]
2 years ago
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How did the word 'hyperbole' get its spelling and pronunciation?

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Ksenya-84 [330]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

it comes from ancient Greek, where its pronounced heep-er-bo-LEE. Meaning exaggeration. Ballo means I throw, and Hyper means above and beyond.

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