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 contributes to a gruesome tone.
it underscores andrews devotion to his family.

Explanation:

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. In the passage, "worked his fingers to the bone" is a hyperbolic expression. It emphasizes the extreme effort Andrew put in. Since the context is about Andrew's dedication to his family (he wanted more for his wife and son), this hyperbole highlights his devotion. It's not about ambition (the focus is on family, not personal career - like goals beyond family). And it doesn't create a gruesome tone as it's a common, non - literal exaggeration used to show hard work for a loved one.

Answer:

It underscores Andrew’s devotion to his family.