Question

Which statement best interprets the use of hyperbole in the passage?

Answer 1

I think the answer would be C. By saying that she is "dying," Kayla uses hyperbole to show that she was seriously injured by the fall.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. By saying that she is "dying," Kayla uses hyperbole to show how embarrassed she is.

Explanation:

Hyperbole is a literary device in which an author overstates a point, or exaggerates a claim in order to emphasize it. However, the statement is not meant to be taken literally. In this case, Kayla feels extremely embarrassed, and she describes this as "dying" from embarrassment. However, the statement is meant to be taken as an exaggeration and not as a literal assertion.