Language Development: Conventions and Style
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
Which of the following answer choices is an example of hyperbole?
A Davy Crockett was as down-to-earth as you and me and that's saying a lot for a hero.
B Johnny Appleseed was to trees as a Wall Street broker is to stocks-he invested in their growth.
Davy Crockett could talk more in a week than three Congresses combined.
DJohnny Appleseed's sack contained seeds and the few things he needed to survive.
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
Which of the following answer choices is an example of hyperbole?
A Davy Crockett was as down-to-earth as you and me and that's saying a lot for a hero.
B Johnny Appleseed was to trees as a Wall Street broker is to stocks-he invested in their growth.
Davy Crockett could talk more in a week than three Congresses combined.
DJohnny Appleseed's sack contained seeds and the few things he needed to survive.