Hyperbole is frequently employed to emphasize or create effect. Understanding exaggeration and its use in context can aid in comprehending the speaker's message. In general, hyperbole expresses feelings or emotions from the speaker or those about whom the speaker may speak. It is a figure of speech that involves using words in a way that does not really represent what you are trying to say. For example, if I were to tell you that my two-year old daughter is an angel, you would know that I am overstating the case somewhat but that I still mean that she is an amazing little person. If someone says that their new car is faster than anything else on the road, they are using hyperbole to make a point. Even though the car is actually not very fast, by comparing it to other vehicles on the road they are able to make the statement that theirs is the fastest on its market. Another example would be someone who is afraid of spiders asking you if you could kill them with your bare hands. This person is being sarcastic or humorous. They are saying that they would rather have you touch spider webs than get close to these creatures. Spiders are actually quite friendly, so this person must have been taught otherwise by others.