Question 11
EasyOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"My school bag weighs a ton."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
No school bag weighs a thousand kilograms. The exaggeration is hyperbole.
Worth noting
Nothing is given human qualities, so it is not personification.
- Concept
- Hyperbole
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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