When Dani was a baby, her cousins idolized her. They were
physically incapable of keeping themselves from tickling and
hugging her; if they could coax a giggle or smile from her, it was
like rainbows on Christmas Day.
Which statement best describes the comedic technique that the author uses to
create humor in this passage?
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A. She uses hyperbole to show how much the cousins loved Dani.
B. She uses irony to show how much the cousins' feelings have changed
over time.
C. She uses sarcasm to show that Dani wasn't cute enough to deserve that
much attention.
D. She uses understatement to show how much the cousins liked to play
with Dani.