The figurative language in the sentence "He ran a million miles to complete the work" is hyperbole. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for effect. In this case, the phrase "a million miles" emphasizes the effort and distance the person went to complete the work, rather than a literal measurement of distance.
Identify the figurative language in the sentence below.
He ran a million miles to complete the work.
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
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