Question

What is hyperbole?(1 point)
Responses

a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect

a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery

a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something

a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is

Answer 1

a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something

Answer 2

a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is

Answer 3

Correct! A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point or create a strong impression.