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Entry level employment is like 99% massive corporations This seems unlikely, given that the majority of jobs in the US are provided by small businesses.
by ryanwaggoner 8y ago
Entry level employment is like 99% massive corporations
This seems unlikely, given that the majority of jobs in the US are provided by small businesses.
- loco5niner 8y agosimile often involves hyperbole.
- acheron 8y agoTurning “less than 50%” into “99%” is not hyperbole, it’s being incorrect.
- ryanwaggoner 8y agoIt’s also not even simile, since the “like” here signals lazy approximation, not comparison.
- loco5niner 8y agoGood point. It was an incorrect and lazy use of the word simile. It was an offhand remark that I thought felt right. I do stand by the use of 'hyperbole' though...
- loco5niner 8y agocorrection: exaggeration often involves hyperbole.