Question

He could shoot a bumblebee in the eye at sixty paces, and he was a man who was not afraid to shake hands with

lightening.
-Harold W. Felton, Pecos Bill and the Mustang
1. This is an example of a hyperbole, an exaggeration that is based on truth but carries the trust to such an extreme
that it is no longer literally true. Of course, Peco Bill couldn't literally do these things. What, then, is the purpose of
saying that he could?
2. Compare Felton's sentence with this one:
He could shoot very well, and he was not afraid of anything.
Which sentence better helps the reader understand what Pecos Bill is like? Why?
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Answer 1

I can't answer the second question because I do not know the choices, but I can answer the first part.

The purpose of using hyperbole in this sentence is to create a vivid and exaggerated image of Pecos Bill’s skills and fearlessness. It is a way to add humor, entertainment, and emphasis to the description of the character. The hyperbole also helps to make the character more memorable and larger than life, which is fitting for a legendary figure like Pecos Bill in Western folklore.

Hope I could help.