The role of hyperbole in the text primarily serves to "stress the extent of the narrator's exhaustion in a memorable way." The exaggerated statement about wanting to sleep for days emphasizes just how exhausted the narrator feels after completing the marathon, making the experience more relatable and impactful for the reader.
I crossed the marathon finish line and immediately veered off the trail to collapse, certain I could sleep for daysright there in the grass.
What role does hyperbole play in the text?
it creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description
ituses an unrealistic situation to make a point
it stress the extent of the narrator's exhaustion in a memorable way
it introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is
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