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วารสารมนุษยศาสตร์ ปีที่ 21 ฉบับที่ 1 (มกราคม-มิถุนายน 2557) 213

Context: One soldier describes the
supernatural characteristics of a monster
before going on the battle.

In the example (5), the supernatural sense beyond human
knowledge related to the character of the monster is reflected through
hyperbolic expression. The author employed hyperbole device in ‘...A colossal
elemental beast. It doesn't think, it doesn't feel. Even the Gods fear It...’ to present
an extra characteristic of a monster beyond the nature of a normal creature.
Also, the hyperbolic device in ... Even the Gods fear it... reflects the

supernatural sense beyond common practice of people in relation to religious
beliefs -- the Gods are considered as the highest supreme being, but this
hyperbolic expression overstated that the danger of this monster was beyond
the normal degree possessed by any living creature that even the Gods
were afraid of it.

(6) Perseus : It's been no need.

Soldier leader: I see. Left foot forward. Your motions, should be fluid.
The weapon is a part of you.
Context: The soldier leader teaches
the battle trick to the hero.
In the example (6), the hyperbolic expression “....Your
motions, should be fluid.” conveys a vivid imaginative picture which promotes

the sense of fantasy. The author employed the hyperbolic device (i.e., the
picture of ‘fluid motions’) to create the sense of power of the hero. Thus, the
fantasy sense resulting from this overstatement should be perceived by the
audience.