Question

“Here!” Dally handed me a shirt about sixty-million sizes too big” (pg. 61) What literary device is this?

Answer 1

The phrase "about sixty-million sizes too big" employs **hyperbole**, which is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Hyperbole is often used to create emphasis or to convey strong feelings. In this case, the exaggeration emphasizes just how oversized the shirt is in relation to the speaker.