Hyperbole:
1. School is so far away that it takes years to get there
2. My friend Ryan jumps so high that we fear that he may hit his head on the gym’s lights
3. It was so hot that I felt as if I was melting
4. The Lakers are so bad this year that if they were to play against dogs, I would bet on the dogs to win.
5. I’ve been waiting so long for Jujutsu Kaisen season two that I got married and started a family during that time.
6. Foo Fighter’s music is mind-blowing.
Understatement:
1. The Meal was Ok
2. Our team could win some games
3. The TV Show wasn’t the greatest
4. The Band sold a few seats
5. As a performer he did alright

Exercise 2:
Swift’s use of Understatement was effective in portraying his point about the living conditions and population in the town in both a humorous and serious tone.