The purpose of hyperbole in an excerpt typically serves to exaggerate a particular emotion or description for effect. To accurately choose the best answer, we need to consider the context of Jacob's experience as presented in the excerpt. Based on the options provided:
A) to emphasize Jacob’s excitement
B) to emphasize Jacob’s loneliness
C) to emphasize the size of Jacob’s neighborhood
D) to emphasize how much Jacob’s friends had changed
If the excerpt focuses on Jacob expressing a strong emotion (like excitement or loneliness) with exaggerated claims, options A or B could be likely. If it discusses his neighborhood in a way that emphasizes its vastness, option C would fit. If it highlights noticeable changes in his friends, option D would be appropriate.
Without the exact context of the excerpt, it's difficult to determine the most suitable answer. However, if we were to guess based on common usages of hyperbole, often it emphasizes emotions leading us to lean towards options A or B.
Could you provide more context or details from the excerpt for a more informed answer?
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