Hyperbole is the best answer here because Mrs. White is making a point at the ridiculousness of the monkey's paw being able to grant a wish. She could easily say an extra pair of hands, but instead she goes with four knowing it will sound ridiculous.
None of the other choices are good answers because there is no example of them in the excerpt we are asked to read.
The university has appointed George Mill, PhD, to head the research project.
Rev. David Forrester will preach at the revival.
Mrs. Roberts announced her retirement after teaching for 35 years.
The Hon. Kyle T. Berringer presides over the Third District Court.
Those are correct
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