Question

What figurative language is seen in the final lines of "Quit India" when Gandhi says, "It, therefore, becomes my duty to warn them of their danger even though it may, for the time being, anger them to the point of cutting off the friendly hand that is stretched out to help them." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Hyperbole D. Personification

Answer 1

Answer:

I would say that the figurative language that is seen in the final lines of Quit India is C: Hyperbole.

Explanation:

Let's remember that a Hyperbole in literature refers to an exaggeration. This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis and it doesn't have to be taken literally. In this particular case, Gandhi is trying to stress his point by saying that his warn may "anger them to the point of cutting off the friendly hand that is stretched out to help them.'' This means that it will make them so angry that they can even cut off his hand; but this is clearly an exaggeration to stress his point and nobody is literally going to cut off any hand.