The Role of Hyperbole in Conveying Emotionality: The Case of Victim Speech
(2024)
Journal Article
Desai, S., Bailey, K., & Filik, R. (in press). The Role of Hyperbole in Conveying Emotionality: The Case of Victim Speech. Cognition and Emotion,
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.