Language and Style Unit Test

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Question
When is hyperbole appropriate to use?(1 point)
Responses

in nonfiction writing to separate fact from opinion
in nonfiction writing to separate fact from opinion

in fiction writing when the writer wants to show true emotion
in fiction writing when the writer wants to show true emotion

in fiction writing when the writer wants to emphasize in a creative way
in fiction writing when the writer wants to emphasize in a creative way

in nonfiction writing when the writer wants to substantiate a claim

1 answer

Hyperbole is appropriate to use in fiction writing when the writer wants to emphasize in a creative way. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used to convey strong feelings or to create a dramatic effect.