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What is the use and meaning of the underlined portion of the sentence below?

Kayla rolled her eyes and said, "I have heard this story a thousand times before.

A. It is a simile comparing the story to something that has been heard many times before

B. It is imagery used to show how Kayla feels about having to listen to the story again.

C. It is a metaphor used to compare Kaya to the story she has heard many times before


D . It is a hyperbole to lustrate how the narrator feels about having to listen to the story.

Please explain the answer if you could please do not guess

User Anton Kizema
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Not A: Similies require like or as.

Not B: It really isn't imagery, or if it is it is very weak. You have a better answer.

Not C: The expression is not being comparred to anything.

D: She hasn't heard it a 1000 times, but it sure feels like it. This is your answer.

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