Cisneros plays around with connotation and denotation with the word only by using the word in different ways. As in this example sentence, it says they are the only daughter, inferring that there is one female child, but they say they are only a daughter, inferring that they feel they can be nothing more than a daughter.
Answer:
Yes
Explanation:
The definition of a hyperbole is: "exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally." This certainly fits that description.
Writing about something with the purpose of proving or disproving, clarifying, reviewing, or judging its merits is writing intended to "inform" since it seeks the truth. Of course "inform" and "persuade" go hand-in-hand quite frequently.
OMG I’m soooooo sad!!!! I really wish I knew the answer my class is reading the outsiders but we’re only in chapter 6….. we’ve been doing it for about three weeks…. It’s terrible
