The answer is: [C]: the shot heard round the world: __________________________________________ Explanation: "Hyperbole" is a literary device or technique that involved exaggeration. ______________ From the answer choices given, the term: "shot heard round the world" is the only choice that fits this definition.
Could a single "shot" really be heard: "round the world" ??
However, there could have been widespread consequences of a shot (even a single shot); or even worldwide consequences. ________________________________________ It certainly could be heard "round the field"; thus eliminating answer choice "D". ___________
It is obvious the first question would be what is the text about,what does the author try to convey and how does he presents the facts to manage his goals.
