Question
In her presentation, Deena tells the group that "We've been over budget for eons." What verbal strategy is Deena using?
Question 32Answer
a.
hyperbole
b.
spoonerism
c.
malapropism
d.
verbal irony
Question 32Answer
a.
hyperbole
b.
spoonerism
c.
malapropism
d.
verbal irony
Answers
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The correct answer is:
a. hyperbole
Deena's statement "We've been over budget for eons" exaggerates the amount of time they have been over budget, which is characteristic of hyperbole.
a. hyperbole
Deena's statement "We've been over budget for eons" exaggerates the amount of time they have been over budget, which is characteristic of hyperbole.