Question 4
EasyOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"I have told you a million times to close the door."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Nobody has said anything a million times. An exaggeration for effect is hyperbole.
Worth noting
An oxymoron puts two opposite words together, as in "a deafening silence". Nothing here is opposite.
- Concept
- Hyperbole
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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