"Charlie gazed hopelessly at the endless pile of bills stretching across the counter.

​" This is an example of which kind of figurative language?
A
Metaphor
B
Simile
C
Personification
D
Hyperbole
E
Idiom

1 answer

The phrase "endless pile of bills" is an example of D) Hyperbole. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. In this case, "endless" emphasizes the overwhelming quantity of bills Charlie is facing.