Read the following sentence from Betty Bonham Lies’ retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice:

Question

Grieving, he bore the young body of his beloved Eurydice to the grave, and the music he played tore at the hearts of everyone who followed.

What is the effect of the hyperbole in this quote?

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2 points
It emphasizes the sorrowful nature of Orpheus's music.
It illustrates how much of an accomplished musician Orpheus is.
It explains how much Orpheus misses Eurydice.
It shows how Orpheus's music caused people physical pain.

Answer 1

It emphasizes the sorrowful nature of Orpheus's music.