Determine the meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. In the first paragraph of “Thank You, M’am,” the author says that Luella picked Roger up and “shook him until his teeth rattled.” This phrase is an example of hyperbole, which is a type of figurative language in which exaggeration is used to make a point. Based on context, what does the author mean by this phrase, and what does it tell you about Luella?
