Readers can tell that authors are using hyperbole when they?

a make fun of themselves.
b use exaggeration to make a funny point
c say the opposite of what they mean
d use details to describe people or events.

The correct answer is B. Use exaggeration to make a funny point

Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure of speech used for emphasizing an idea or pointing out an aspect, in this, the authors use mainly exaggeration or excessive representation to show something to the reader or create an impression. Due to this, in texts, the key to identify hyperbole is the use of exaggeration by the author, although in most cases this should not be understood literally. According to this, the statement that describes the way readers can tell the author use hyperbole is if the author use exaggeration to make a funny point or any other similar purpose.

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