I crossed the marathon finish line and immediately veered off the trail to collapse, certain I could sleep for days right there in the grass.

Question

What role does hyperbole play in the text?
(1 point)
O It introduces humor by exaggerating now tired the narrator is.
It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.
•It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It stresses the extent of the narrator's exhaustion in a memorable way. or

Answer 1

The correct answer is: It stresses the extent of the narrator's exhaustion in a memorable way.

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, and in this case, it emphasizes how extremely tired the narrator feels after finishing the marathon.