Question

review the passage. the hyperbole is shown in bold. andrew had not had a bad life growing up; he did all of the normal things little boys did and as a family they had a comfortable home that his mother worked very hard to keep clean and cozy. all in all, andrews life was better than some, but he wanted more for his wife, hannah, and his son, slade. they were what he lived for and worked his fingers to the bone for, so now the time had come to make their life better. from vicky wisnasky, slade mcfarland. copyright 2015 by vicky wisnasky what is the effect of the hyperbole on the passages meaning or tone? it suggests that andrew is ambitious. it underscores andrews devotion to his family.

Explanation:

The hyperbole "worked his fingers to the bone" emphasizes the extreme effort Andrew makes for his wife and son. It shows his deep - seated commitment and love for his family.

Answer:

It underscores Andrew's devotion to his family.