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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following phrases is an example of hyperbole? Select one: a. He was caught with the goods in a paper bag; there simply was no question now that he was guilty. b. He looked at the bag in his hand and then at the cop; he knew he had literally been caught "holding the bag." c. The evidence sat beside him in a brown paper bag. One look at the cop and he knew it would be difficult to get out of this one. d. The bag in his lap held the stolen goods. As the cops looked into the car the bag screamed out, "Guilty, he's guilty!"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it d ? @paki

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

a hyperbole is an exaggeration. so the answer would be D

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

good job :)

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