2. Read the following sentence from Betty Bonham Lies’s retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice:

Question

“Orpheus’s music was so compelling that even the ice-hard heart of Hades melted.”
What is the effect of the hyperbole as it is used here?
It compares Orpheus’ music to Hades’ heart.
It emphasizes the power of Orpheus’ music.
It explains how Hades is affected by all music.
It demonstrates how Orpheus’ music is beautiful.

Answer 1

It emphasizes the power of Orpheus' music.