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Read the sentence.


The former senator fell to the floor in gratitude when he received the news that he was nominated to serve as Secretary of Defense.


The phrase “fell to the floor” is __________.


Which response most effectively completes the sentence?


an allusion

an instance of hyperbole

a paradox

a euphemism

Is it A????

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jaqsparrow2016

It is an instance of a hyperbole. A hyperbole is an exaggeration, which is what "fell to floor" is.

Answer:

The response which is most effectively completes the sentence is an instance of hyperbole.

Explanation:

Hyperbole is the figure of speech. When a thought or statement is exaggerated and explained in a lofty manner, it is said to be hyperbole. In the above sentence, the happiness of the former senator is expressed by saying that he 'fell to the floor' which symbolizes an exaggeration of the scene and the thought.

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