Question

language and style unit test
what is the most likely reason an author would use fewer hyperboles in a literary text? (1 point)
the text is meant to tell a lesson.
the text contains larger-than-life characters.
the text has a serious tone.
the text needs comic exaggerations.

Explanation:

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements. A serious tone requires a more straightforward and less - exaggerated language. Telling a lesson can still use hyperboles for emphasis. Larger - than - life characters often go with hyperboles. Comic exaggerations are hyperboles themselves. So, a serious tone is the most likely reason for fewer hyperboles.

Answer:

The text has a serious tone.