Which of the following is hyperbole?

A. an implied comparison without using like or as
B. the feeling caused by a word
C. a comparison between unlike things using like or as
D. an obvious exaggeration

1 answer

D. an obvious exaggeration

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate or exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally. It is used to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect.