Question

what is hyperbole? (1 point)
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create imagery
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of hyperbole, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes an oxymoron (using contradictory words).
• The second option: Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point, which matches this description.
• The third option describes personification (giving human traits to non - human things).
• The fourth option describes understatement (making something seem less important than it is).

Answer:

B. a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something