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QuizMultiple Choice

Appeals, Rhetorical Devices, and Figurative Language

Question 5 • SC-English 3 Honors

What is hyperbole?

Answer
A
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of nearby words
B
the use of words that mimic or evoke the sounds they describe
C
a phrase that is specific to a certain region, language, or culture
D
an exaggeration or overstatement that is used for effect

Explanation

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that deliberately exaggerates or overstates something to create emphasis or a strong effect. For example, saying “I’ve told you a million times” is hyperbole, not a literal count. Therefore, the correct choice is “an exaggeration or overstatement that is used for effect.”

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