Question

What type of figurative language is used bellow:

“I have never taken the time to write a letter to the editor, but something happened that lit a fire in me. Last week”

Answer 1

Answer: Hyperbole

Explanation: Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that we use in our everyday speech. It is used when a person is trying to explain a situation by exaggerating it and it's not meant to be taken seriously.

Example: I'm so hungry, *I'm gonna die*.