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 underscores andrews devotion to his family.
it contributes to a gruesome tone.
it suggests that andrew is ambitious.

Explanation:

The hyperbole "worked his fingers to the bone" is an exaggeration to emphasize Andrew's extreme effort for his family. This shows his strong devotion to them. A gruesome tone is not supported, and ambition is not the focus here (devotion to family is). So the correct effect is underscoring his devotion.

Answer:

It underscores Andrew's devotion to his family.