Question

"Your subjects hope, dread Sire—

The crown upon your brows may flourish long,
And that your arm may in your God be strong!
O may your sceptre num'rous nations sway,
And all with love and readiness obey!"
In this excerpt, Wheatley uses hyperbole to show
a.the strength she witnesses in the king.
b.the holiness she admires in the king.
c.the concern she has for the king.
d.the success she wishes for the king.

Answer 1

The correct answer for this would be option B. Based on the given excerpt above, Wheatley uses hyperbole to show the holiness she admires in the king. Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration to make an effect. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. Have a great day!

Answer 2

Wheatley uses hyperbole to show the success she wishes for the king

Step-by-step explanation:

"To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" by Phillis Wheatley is a poem to praise King George and God, the two expressions in this paragraph that talk about the success she wishes for the King are "The crown upon your brows may flourish long" and "O may your scepter num'rous nations sway" in this lines the King is a true winner