Which of these figures of speech are examples of hyperbole? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

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With thousands of stories, the library is definitely the tallest building in town.
With thousands of stories, the library is definitely the tallest building in town.

There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.
There were two billion emails waiting in my inbox when I returned from vacation.

The cat's green eyes were two glowing lanterns at the top of the staircase.
The cat's green eyes were two glowing lanterns at the top of the staircase.

The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.
The Ranch House on Oak Street has to be the worst restaurant in the universe.

You risk all you have when you refuse to take the necessary risks.
You risk all you have when you refuse to take the necessary risks.
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Answer 1

The two examples of hyperbole from your list are:

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

Both of these statements use exaggeration for emphasis or effect, which is characteristic of hyperbole.