Question

In “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain, which quote is an example of hyperbole?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: D. He couldn’t no more stir than if he was anchored out.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

A hyperboleis an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
so if your answer choices are:
A. “The feller took the money and started away.”
B. “Smiley stood scratching his head and looking down.”
C. “Wheeler said Smiley was lucky.”
D. “. . . he couldn’t no more stir than if he was anchored out.”

its going to be D. “. . . he couldn’t no more stir than if he was anchored out.”