Question 1 of 10

2 Points

Which option is the best example of hyperbole?

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A. Stalin saying that Soviets will shed blood to save their way of life

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B. Stalin's reasoning for signing the pact with Hitler

O

C. Stalin's reference to Hitler tearing up the nonaggression pact

O

D. Stalin's accusation that Hitler spread rumors

A. Stalin saying that Soviets will shed blood to save their way of life

Explanation:

He doesn't literally mean that the Soviets will shed blood. Hyperboles are exaggerations to prove a point. They are not meant to be taken literally, but figuratively. The Soviets will not literally (in real life) shed their blood to save their way of life, but they would figuratively do so, meaning that they would go to great lengths to do so. Whatever it takes, such as shedding their blood.

the answer would be c   i believe thats the most reasonable answer

evertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.

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