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. :)
A. Ballet is a dance forma that encourages strong muscles and posture. Ballet is one of the most difficult styles of dancing (only to be able to do the famous <em>en pointe</em> the dancer needs at least one year of training), as well being one of the most taxing to the body (its an activity that competes with American Football for most injuries), that makes it necessary for the dancers to become fit so they can properly realize this type of dance.
from which story is the question is from??
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wheedle. Antonyms: deter, chide, scare, undeceive, disabuse