Question

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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.
What role does hyperbole play in the text?

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Responses which answer is correct and why

It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.
It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.

It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.

It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.

It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.

This option highlights the purpose of the hyperbole in the sentence, which emphasizes the narrator's extreme fatigue after completing the marathon. By stating that they are "certain I could sleep for days," the narrator effectively conveys their exhaustion in a way that resonates with readers and captures the intensity of the experience.