English-2
Grade-6
Easy
Question
Which figure of speech is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect and is not to be taken literally?
- Metaphor
- Hyperbole
- Irony
Hint:
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
The correct answer is: Hyperbole
Answer 2 is the correct answer.
Hyperbole is the correct answer
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