Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Until it happened I did not realize that Jem was offended by my contradicting him on Hot Steams, and that he was patiently awaiting an opportunity to reward me. He did, by pushing the tire down the sidewalk with all the force in his body. (Lee 37)

The excerpt above is an example of _____. Select all that apply.

hyperbole
denotative meaning
figurative language
verbal irony

Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Until it happened I did not realize that Jem was offended by my contradicting him on Hot Steams, and that he was patiently awaiting an opportunity to reward me. He did, by pushing the tire down the sidewalk with all the force in his body. (Lee 37)

The excerpt above is an example of _____. Select all that apply.

hyperbole
denotative meaning
figurative language
verbal irony

anonymous · Answer

I'm pretty sure it could be figurative language and verbal irony...

eclipsedstar · Answer

@torisaurus please refrain from giving direct answers, it is against CoC....thanks! :D

anonymous · Answer

I think it is the second one! ;D

anonymous · Answer

i agree with nike

anonymous · Answer

It was hyperbole (: but thanks for trying to help :D