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question 12 of 20
read the passage and answer the question:

leonard zachary bartholomew is the greatest cat who ever lived. when he lounges on the windowsill and watches birds and joggers, the entire neighborhood is filled with his benevolent presence.

which term best describes the passage?

a. situational irony
b. imagery
c. hyperbole
d. understatement

Explanation:

To determine the best term, analyze each option:

• A. Situational irony: Involves a contrast between expected and actual outcomes, not seen here.
• B. Imagery: Uses descriptive language to create mental images, but the passage's key is exaggeration, not imagery.
• C. Hyperbole: Exaggeration for effect. The passage claims a cat is "the greatest who ever lived" and his presence fills the neighborhood, which is an overstatement.
• D. Understatement: Downplaying, which is not the case here.

Answer:

C. Hyperbole