Question

5 when a person says something that is exaggerated beyond its literal meaning, he/she is using a(n) ________. everyday speech onomatopoeia poetic expression hyperbole skip 4/10 complete

Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure - of - speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect, going beyond the literal meaning. Everyday speech is general language use, onomatopoeia is the formation of words from sounds, and poetic expression is a broad term for language in poetry which doesn't specifically mean exaggeration.

Answer:

D. hyperbole