Exaggeration used for emphasis that can create a humorous effect is called?

Hyperbole is a figure of speech where you deliberately exaggerate something for emphasis or effect. It's often used to create humor, but it can also be used to make a point more dramatic or memorable.

Here are some examples:

* "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

* "That movie was so boring, I nearly died."

* "My backpack weighs a ton."