The Analysis of Hyperbolic Form in Selena Gomez’s Selected Song Lyrics

The results of this study indicate that it is not all forms of hyperbolic expression are contained in the selected song lyrics. There are five forms of hyperbolic found: single-word hyperbole, phrasal hyperbole, clausal hyperbole, numerical hyperbole, and hyperbolic repetition. Meanwhile, hyperbolic forms that are not found are hyperbolic superlative and hyperbolic comparison. This study also explains the meanings contained in all forms of hyperbolic expression found in the songs Lose You to Love and Back to You.