<span>Applause sounded through the room louder than cannon fire
hyperbole means </span><span>exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally</span>
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Figurative Language
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<em>Excuse me but where is the picture for me to answer your question?</em>
<em>Please indicate your picture next time if your gonna ask for something that needs to be seen or observed.</em>
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