How does twain's use of exaggeration in these lines from "a fable" affect the text?

"what is a mirror? "

"it is a hole in the wall," said the cat. "you look in it, and there you see the picture, and it is so dainty and charming and ethereal and inspiring in its unimaginable beauty that your head turns round and round, and you almost swoon with ecstasy."

it creates a sense of normalcy to readers identify with the moral.
it creates a sense of whimsy to insert humor and lightheartedness.
it creates a sense of mystery that invites readers to search for meaning.
it creates a sense of instability, alerting readers that truth is elusive.