Which figure of speech is it when a statement is exaggerated in a poem ?
Correct answer: D. Hyperbole
- A. Onomatopeia
- B. Metonymy
- C. Alliteration
- D. Hyperbole
Explanation
Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or emotional force, as when a poet magnifies an action or feeling beyond literal truth. Onomatopoeia imitates sound, while alliteration repeats initial sounds.
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