Answer:
the authors purpose was to entertain. (more info below)
Explanation:
The correct answer is option A "even the ice hard heart of hades melted". Hyperbole is a literary figure that uses exaggeration in order to add emphasizes to a statement. Hyperboles are not meant to be taken literally, in this example the heart of Hades did not melted literally but this phrase was used to add emphasizes to the situation.
B - conscience. Unconscionable means 'not right or reasonable'
