Question

question 10 of 21
read the following sentence:
\even my cat thinks josephine is lazy,\ said ryu.
what is the purpose of the figurative language in this sentence?
a. to hint that ryu’s cat is highly intelligent
b. to suggest that josephine is animalistic
c. to show the degree of josephine’s laziness
d. to emphasize the cat’s link to josephine

Explanation:

The sentence uses personification (giving the cat the human-like ability to form an opinion) to exaggerate and highlight just how obvious Josephine's laziness is—so much so that even an animal would notice it. The other options do not align with the core intent of the figurative language here.

Answer:

C. To show the degree of Josephine's laziness