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A candidate says, “I read my books until my eyes almost fell out.” The ...

A candidate says, “I read my books until my eyes almost fell out.” The statement contains:
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  • A Hyperbole
  • B Irony
  • C Metaphor
  • D Simile
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This is hyperbole because the speaker exaggerates the situation. Eyes cannot actually fall out from reading. The candidate only wants to show that he studied for a very long time and became extremely tired. Hyperbole is used to add emphasis and make statements more dramatic.

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