The Role of Hyperbole in Conveying Emotionality: The Case of Victim Speech
(2024)
Journal Article
Desai, S., Bailey, K., & Filik, R. (2024). The Role of Hyperbole in Conveying Emotionality: The Case of Victim Speech. Cognition and Emotion, https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2024.2412611
Figurative expressions are commonly used in everyday language as a device for conveying emotion. Hyperbole (e.g., “It took ages for him to arrive”) specifically can provide linguistic emphasis; especially when speakers wish to convey emotional evalua... Read More about The Role of Hyperbole in Conveying Emotionality: The Case of Victim Speech.