The athlete tore down the road in his determination to be first is an example of what figure of speech

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Bui · Answer 1 · 2021-01-23T20:15:01+0000

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Hyperbole.

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A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis. The athlete didn't actually tear down the road, but a reader can tell that he was running as fast as he could so he could take first place.

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