Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

A. Her hair was a field of golden grain.
B. Noah gathered the animals to the ark.
C. The gas tank was nearly full.
D. The rooftops grazed the sky.

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses an exaggerated or extravagant statement to create a strong emotional response. As a figure of speech, it is not intended to be taken literally. Hyperbole is frequently used for humor. Examples of hyperbole are: They ran like greased lightning.

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I have been debating between the answer A and D but I am pretty sure it is A.

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? A. Her hair was a field of golden grain. B. Noah gathered the animals to the ark. C. The gas tank was nearly full. D. The rooftops grazed the sky.

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A. Her hair was a field of golden grain

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

A. Her hair was a field of golden grain.
B. Noah gathered the animals to the ark.
C. The gas tank was nearly full.
D. The rooftops grazed the sky.