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Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?

A. I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.
B. The stars twinkled brightly.
C. The flowers danced in the breeze.
D. She runs as fast as a cheetah.

Explanation:

Option 1 exaggerates for effect, making it hyperbole. Other options are examples of literal description or other figures of speech.

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