Question

review the passage. the hyperbole is shown in bold.
ann - margret brought george burns along to see peter perform. george burns was older than the century, older than time.
to peter, georges date with ann - margret represented hollywoods last gasp of glamour. the star of kitten with a whip also liked peter. i remember someone had said something about me, ann - margret would explain in her hollywood - mystic whisper, and he got after that person... and i said thank you for standing up for me.
from stephen maclear, peter allen: the boy from oz. copyright 2000 by stephen maclear
what is the effect of the hyperbole on the passages meaning or tone?
it creates an atmosphere of contempt.
it creates a feeling of nostalgia.

Explanation:

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. In this context, saying George Burns was "older than the century, older than time" is an extreme exaggeration. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past. Since George Burns represents Hollywood's "last gasp of glamour" (a reference to a by - gone era of Hollywood), the hyperbole about his age contributes to a sense of looking back at a past (glamorous) time. Contempt means a feeling of dislike and disrespect. There is no indication of disrespect in the text towards George Burns.

Answer:

It creates a feeling of nostalgia.