Common examples include: “That man is as tall as a flagpole”, “This bag weighs a ton”, “I’m so hungry, I could eat an anaconda”. Hyperbole is often used by leaders in speeches when ...

Thirty-five years ago, pro-democracy students in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square stared down China’s brutal communist regime. Untold thousands never returned home. The haunting video of “Tank Man ...

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that his threat to throw corrupt government officials from a helicopter was only a made-up story and a “hyperbole.” ...

Here are the year’s most notable collections of verse as chosen by our poetry columnist. Credit...Karan Singh Supported by By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays ...

Only Stars Know the Meaning of Space' alternates between one through-line narrative — the A-Side — and 10 semi-independent ...

If you’re also exchanging surprises you normally integrate your poem into the packaging. For example, if the subject of your poem loves dogs, you may make them a surprise that looks like a dog and ...

“A Visit From St. Nicholas” is the beginning of modern Christmas, a manuscript specialist at Christie’s said. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at a copy of ...

We’ve chosen a selection of our favourite Christmas poetry, from funny Christmas poems, to moving festive verses and some Christmas poems for kids, all perfect for reading by the fire over the festive ...

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