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

Question

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The two examples of hyperbole 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.

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, and both of these examples portray extreme exaggerations.