Hyperbole /hʌɪˈpəːbəli/ is a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, or more dangerous than it really is. In other words, it’s an exaggeration or overstatement. For example: 1. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. 2. She cried a river of tears. 3. He’s as tall as a mountain.
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. For example, deafening silence, bittersweet and amazingly awful.
According to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, eloquence /ˈeləkwəns/ is the ability to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public. Therefore, it’s clear that public speakers would benefit from being eloquent /ˈeləkwənt/. Are you one of them? If not, you might still benefit from developing eloquence if you often need to convince or persuade others, or simply express your views in a way that people can understand and accept. That’s why virtually anyone can find value in this article, where we define eloquence, discuss its importance, and provide tips for language learners to achieve it. Keep reading to equip yourself with tools to cultivate this highly useful skill.
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