Question

Which of the following is a key reason to include hyperbole in a literary work?

I. to add humor

Il. to heighten effect

III. to create suspense

Answer 1

Well, first, do you know what hyperbole means?

Answer 2

Not exactly

Answer 3

Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally.[2][3]
Hyperboles are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, hyperbole is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech.[4] An example of hyperbole is: "The bag weighed a ton."[5] Hyperbole makes the point that the bag was very heavy, though it probably does not weigh a ton.[6]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbole

Answer 4

So it's like an exaggeration?

Answer 5

Yeah basically. So what do you think is the answer?

Answer 6

II and III

Answer 7

I think you are supposed to choose one since it says "Which of the following IS..."

Answer 8

is it III?

Answer 9

I and II
I, II, and III
I and III
III only

those are my answer choices

Answer 10

Hmm. I'm not sure if you can create suspense. Let's use elimination. We know II is in for sure, so C and D are out.

Answer 11

so A I and II

Answer 12

I would say so too.

Answer 13

Thank you

Answer 14

You're welcome