Question

10 what is the meaning of the hyperbole in these verses of ralph waldo emersons \the concord hymn\: \here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the world\? the first shot of the revolutionary war was incredibly loud. the first shot of the revolutionary war affected more people then those just within the area that the shot took place. people in europe and asia reported hearing gunfire. farmers are particularly sensitive to the sound of gunshots. skip 9/10 complete

Explanation:

A hyperbole is an exaggeration. The line "Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world" is not literal. It means the first shot of the Revolutionary - War had far - reaching impact beyond the local area. It affected a much larger group of people than just those present at the site of the shot.

Answer:

The first shot of the Revolutionary War affected more people then those just within the area that the shot took place.