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A)When might a writer use hyperbole?(1 point)
to separate fact from opinion
to paint a vivid picture and bring in an element of humor
to compare and contrast two elements of a story
to create a more formal tone in a piece of writing
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
In spite of short rations she gave enough milk to keep six men busy skimming the cream. If she had been kept in a barn and fed regularly she might have m
got so strong of White Pine and Balsam that the men used it for cough medicine and liniment, they quit serving the milk on the table and made butter out of
thawed off, Paul was able to run big logging sleds all summer.
Which is the best interpretation of the role of the hyperbole in this paragraph?
(1 point)
It is meant to emphasize the amount of milk the cow produced.
It is meant to emphasize the way people interacted with their animals.
It is meant to emphasize the ways of life of people from long ago.
It is meant to emphasize the creativity of the crew.
A)Which of the following is a statement that appears to contradict itself but is actually true?(1 point)
paradox
dialogue
juxtaposition
irony
A)Which of these figures of speech are examples of hyperbole? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.
The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.
The cat's green eyes were two glowing lanterns at the top of the staircase.
With thousands of stories, the library is definitely the tallest building in town.
You risk all you have when you refuse to take the necessary risks

A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
After three weeks of silence and fears that we wouldn't be able to make rent on our lease in our very first month, a river of customers commenced to flow
door from "Closed" to "Open."
Which statement best analyzes the role played by the figurative language used in this passage?
(1 point)
It exaggerates the number of customers that came into the store on this day.
It indicates that the store rapidly gained many customers.
It suggests that the store could not keep up with the increase in business it experienced.
It indicates that the increase in business was very exciting for all involved.

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Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided text:

1. When might a writer use hyperbole?

   • Answer: to paint a vivid picture and bring in an element of humor

2. Which is the best interpretation of the role of the hyperbole in this paragraph?

   • Answer: It is meant to emphasize the amount of milk the cow produced.

3. Which of the following is a statement that appears to contradict itself but is actually true?

   • Answer: paradox

4. Which of these figures of speech are examples of hyperbole? Select the two correct answers.

   • Answer:
     • There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.
     • The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.

5. Which statement best analyzes the role played by the figurative language used in this passage?

   • Answer: It indicates that the store rapidly gained many customers.