Question

Which of these figures of speech are examples of hyperbole? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)ResponsesThere were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.With thousands of stories, the library is definitely the tallest building in town.With thousands of stories, the library is definitely the tallest building in town.The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.The cat's green eyes were two glowing lanterns at the top of the staircase.The cat's green eyes were two glowing lanterns at the top of the staircase.You risk all you have when you refuse to take the necessary risks.You risk all you have when you refuse to take the necessary risks.

Answer 1

The two examples of hyperbole from the responses provided are:

1. "There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation."
2. "The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe."

Both of these statements exaggerate for effect, which is a key characteristic of hyperbole.