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Which statement best illustrates hyperbole?

Which statement best illustrates hyperbole?
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  • A His smile brightened the occasion
  • B She waited forever outside the office
  • C The child slept peacefully at night
  • D The river moved beside the village
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Nobody can literally wait forever. The speaker exaggerates the waiting time to show impatience or frustration. This deliberate exaggeration is called hyperbole. It helps listeners understand how long the wait felt to the speaker.

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