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Read this sentence:
"He was convinced he had experienced enough nature to last him for decades."
What does the author achieve by using exaggeration in this sentence?
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The author emphasizes how long it takes to climb the mountain.
The author conveys that he wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time.
The author conveys that he wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time.
The author implies that he will never forget his outdoor adventure.
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The author conveys that he wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time.
Explanation: The hyperbole ("enough nature to last him for decades") exaggerates how fed up he is with nature, emphasizing his desire to stay away from it for a long time rather than a literal time span.
Explanation: The hyperbole ("enough nature to last him for decades") exaggerates how fed up he is with nature, emphasizing his desire to stay away from it for a long time rather than a literal time span.
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