Question

Which of the following statements is a hyperbole?

A. He was as strong as a bull.
B. Bang! The door slammed shut.
C. I am so hungry; I could eat a horse.
D. You will have to pay the piper for lying to your mom.

Answer 1

There are two out of the 4 that would be considered a hyperbole.

A. He was as strong as a bull

This would be considered a hyperbole because of the overexaggeration.

C. I am so hungry; I could eat a horse.

This is also an overexaggeration making this an ecample of a hyperbole.