Which of the following excerpts from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole?

A. even the ice hard heart of hades melted.

B. the music he played tore at the hearts of everone who followed.

C. persephone her face veiled by the shadows of that terrible place.

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15 April, 21:04

Which of the following excerpts from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole?

A. even the ice hard heart of hades melted.

B. the music he played tore at the hearts of everone who followed.

C. persephone her face veiled by the shadows of that terrible place.

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Alyvia Hubbard · Answer 1

A hyperbole is a figure of speech which is characterized by the use of exaggerated statements which are not meant to be taken literally. In my opinion, the correct answer from the choices above is option A. The excerpt " even the ice hard heart of Hades melted " is an example of hyperbole.

Which of the following excerpts from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole?A. even the ice hard heart of hades melted.B. the music he played tore at the hearts of everone who followed.C. persephone her face veiled by the shadows of that terrible place.

Which of the following excerpts from Orpheus and Eurydice is an example of hyperbole?

A. even the ice hard heart of hades melted.

B. the music he played tore at the hearts of everone who followed.

C. persephone her face veiled by the shadows of that terrible place.