How can hyperbole be used to create sarcasm?

A. Hyperbole uses exaggeration to suggest the opposite of what a writer is literally saying.

B. Hyperbole uses understatement to insult or amuse.

C. Hyperbole can never be combined with sarcasm without creating a contradiction. D. Hyperbole combines words in unexpected ways.

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Amirah Mendez

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5 January, 03:10

How can hyperbole be used to create sarcasm?

A. Hyperbole uses exaggeration to suggest the opposite of what a writer is literally saying.

B. Hyperbole uses understatement to insult or amuse.

C. Hyperbole can never be combined with sarcasm without creating a contradiction. D. Hyperbole combines words in unexpected ways.

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Jorge · Answer 1

A hyperbole is an exaggeration of a statement that is not meant to be taken literally. So, your answer would be (A) as this is the definition of hyperbole.

Emilia Madden · Answer 2

I beileve the answer is a correct me if im wrong