Which of these sentences from the story is an example of a hyperbole? Orpheus and Eurydice.
A.) Soon he saw the River Styx, which separates the Underworld from the world of the living.
B.) He was the King of Thrace, the most musical of all the Greek people.
C.) Trees gathered around to hear the beautiful notes.*
Yes, C.
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To identify the hyperbole in the story "Orpheus and Eurydice," we need to look for an exaggerated or over-the-top statement. Let's examine each option:
A) "Soon he saw the River Styx, which separates the Underworld from the world of the living."
This sentence does not contain any hyperbole. It simply describes a location in the story.
B) "He was the King of Thrace, the most musical of all the Greek people."
This statement can be considered hyperbolic because it exaggerates Orpheus' musical talent by claiming he was the most musical of all Greek people. It is unlikely that one person could be more musical than an entire population.
C) "Trees gathered around to hear the beautiful notes."
While this sentence includes a lively and imaginative description, it isn't a hyperbole. It aims to create a vivid image rather than express an outrageous exaggeration.
Therefore, the hyperbolic statement in the story "Orpheus and Eurydice" is option B, where it claims that Orpheus was the most musical person in all of Greece.