Read/listen to “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”

Question

3. Find an example of hyperbole in the story. Include the exact quote.

Answer 1

In Mark Twain's “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” an example of hyperbole can be found when the narrator describes the frog, Dan'l Webster. The quote illustrating this hyperbolic description is:

"I never seen a frog so mad."

This exaggeration emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the frog's temperament, adding to the humor and absurdity of the story. Hyperbole is often used in Twain's work to enhance the characters and the setting.