Question

question 6 of 10
which of these phrases is an example of hyperbole?

a. i hate shopping, especially with my best friend.

b. im so tired from shopping all day.

c. i dont have much money to spend on a new pair of shoes — only about $300.

d. the mall we went to today was a million miles long.

Explanation:

To determine the hyperbole, we recall that hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• Option A: A statement of dislike, no exaggeration.
• Option B: A statement of tiredness from shopping, a reasonable claim, not exaggerated.
• Option C: A statement about the amount of money, which is a specific (not exaggerated) claim.
• Option D: A mall being "a million miles long" is an obvious exaggeration as malls can't be that long, fitting the definition of hyperbole.

Answer:

D. The mall we went to today was a million miles long.