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"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!" This is an example of:
- A Hyperbole
- B Metaphor
- C Simile
- D Personification
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This exaggerated statement emphasizes frustration or urgency. Hyperbole is not meant to be taken literally but rather to stress a point dramatically. It adds humor or intensity to a narrative, helping to convey strong emotions effectively. For example, saying "I've told you a million times to clean your room!" is a hyperbolic way of expressing annoyance at someone's repeated failure to follow instructions. Hyperbole can also be used in storytelling to create vivid imagery or heighten suspense.