It may be a Hyperbole or Satire. Since sawing someone's leg off is likely to be exaggerated, it may be a Hyperbole.
At the same time, depending on the context of this sentence, it may be said for the purpose of humour, so Satire.
Hyperbole seems more probable in my view. :)
Well, in his letter to the church he states that the problem needs to be reveled and fixed. For the people like him who are not being shown equality "it is like sinking in quicksand". He mention multiple reason for equality. The main purpose of that letter is so the church would make a change.
hopes this helps
I'd say C. Love :)
All though they all seem right, It's C.