The sentence "He ran faster than the wind" is an example of hyperbole. Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, and this phrase emphasizes the speed of the person in an exaggerated way.
Which sentence is an example of a hyperbole?
The clock ticked loudly in a silent room
He ran faster than the wind
The flowers danced in the breeze
The sun smiled down on us
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