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What is a deliberate overstatement or exaggeration and not meant to be taken literally?

That would be a hyperbole.

Here's why:

* Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create emphasis or effect. It's not meant to be taken literally and is often used for humor or to make a point more dramatic.

Examples of hyperbole:

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

* "This bag weighs a ton!"

* "I've told you a million times to clean your room."

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