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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

A. Jed stormed out, slamming the door so hard it could be heard
clear across Kansas.
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B. Her story was like an onion with layer upon layer to peel in order to
get to the center.
C. Even the trees turned their questioning gaze upon him with every
ripple of the breeze.
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D. Like doubting Thomas, he simply refused to believe Bella had
returned until he could see her in person.

User Fghzxm
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Answer:

A. Jed stormed out, slamming the door so hard it could be heard clear across Kansas.

Step-by-step explanation:

I just had this as a question on Apex.

Its also showing exaggerated statements such as it being heard across Kansas seeing as that is impossible.

User Anton Kurtin
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Answer:

A. Jed stormed out

Step-by-step explanation:

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not taken literally

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