Which of the following quotations from “The Talk” illustrates hyperbole, or intentional overstatement? I. “My best friend and I knew that we were going to grow up to be ugly.” II.“First, our heads got large, but our necks wavered, frail as crisp tulips.” III.“I could hammer, saw, lift beams into place, and see the work I got done at the end of the day.” IV.“My gangly arms nearly touched my kneecaps.”
A. I and III
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and IV
D. II, III, and IV
Is it c???
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Yes, you are correct. The correct answer is C. I, II, and IV.
To determine which quotations illustrate hyperbole, or intentional overstatement, you can analyze each option:
I. "My best friend and I knew that we were going to grow up to be ugly." Here, the use of the word "ugly" is an exaggeration, making it an example of hyperbole.
II. "First, our heads got large, but our necks wavered, frail as crisp tulips." The comparison of necks to tulips is an exaggerated statement, making it an example of hyperbole.
III. "I could hammer, saw, lift beams into place, and see the work I got done at the end of the day." This statement does not contain any intentional overstatement or hyperbole.
IV. "My gangly arms nearly touched my kneecaps." This statement is also an exaggeration, as it is unlikely for someone's arms to be as long as their kneecaps.
Based on the explanations above, option C. I, II, and IV is the correct answer.