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L 3.4.3 Test (CST): Literary Criticism

Question 17 of 20
Which sentence includes an example of hyperbole?
OA. "It's a little chilly out today," she observed.
OB. Marco's new car is faster than the speed of light.
OC. I'm so tired, I think I'll go to bed early tonight.
OD. I'll probably have to spend two hours studying tonight.
SUNMIT

Answer 1

The sentence that includes an example of hyperbole is option B: "Marco's new car is faster than the speed of light."

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that includes an example of hyperbole is option B: "Marco's new car is faster than the speed of light." Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements that are not meant to be taken literally. In this sentence, the statement that Marco's new car is faster than the speed of light is clearly an exaggeration and not possible in reality.

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