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.

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.

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.

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

Answer 1

The two correct answers that exemplify hyperbole are:

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

These statements exaggerate for emphasis, which is the hallmark of hyperbole.