Answer: Hyperbole
Explanation: A hyperbole is where you exaggerate in a sentence. " I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house" is an exaggeration because it is not possible to wait for a million years to get home.
The word (is) is always used as a verb in written and spoken English.
Answer:He realizes that learning to read has only pushed him further into the depths of slavery rather than helped him fight for liberty.
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