Question

Read the following sentence from Betty Bonham Lies retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice:
Grieving, he bore the young body of his beloved Eurydice to the grave, and the music he played tore at the heart of everyone who followed.
What is the effect of the hyperbole in this quote?
A. It emphasizes the sorrowful nature of Orpheus's music
B. It shows how Orpheus's music caused people physical pain
C. It explains how much Orpheus misses Eurydice
D. Illustrates how much an accomplished musician Orpheus is