Question

read this poem.

applause sounded through the room
louder than cannon fire
he bowed below the lights
basking and buoyant
sensing his success

which line from the poem contains hyperbole?

louder than cannon fire
he bowed below the lights
basking and buoyant
sensing his success

Explanation:

Identify the definition of hyperbole

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis, which is not meant to be taken literally.

Analyze the poem lines for exaggeration

• "louder than cannon fire": Comparing room applause to the sound of cannons is an extreme, literal impossibility used for dramatic emphasis.
• "He bowed below the lights": A literal description of a performer bowing on a stage.
• "basking and buoyant": A descriptive phrase using alliteration to show the performer's happy mood.
• "sensing his success": A literal description of the performer feeling successful.

Select the line containing hyperbole

The line "louder than cannon fire" is the only option that contains an extreme exaggeration.

Answer:

• (A) louder than cannon fire (Correct answer)
• (B) He bowed below the lights
• (C) basking and buoyant
• (D) sensing his success