Question

6 in conversations and in writing, people use exaggerations that are obviously not real for what primary reason(s)? to see if anyone is really paying attention to what is being said to show off or let other people think they are more capable than they really are to make boring topics more interesting to make a point, stimulate emotions, or reinforce an idea skip 5/10 complete

Explanation:

Exaggerations are often used as a rhetorical device to emphasize a point, evoke emotions, or strengthen an idea in communication. They are not mainly about checking attention, showing - off, making boring topics interesting (though these can be secondary effects).

Answer:

To make a point, stimulate emotions, or reinforce an idea