Hyperbole is used in which of the following statements? A.) David knocked on the door of every house, shed, and chicken coop until he had worn his knuckles to the bone. B.) the clock called out to her every second speaking her name, “Beth. Beth. Beth.” C.) regret is a cruel master, showing up to control your emotions when you least expect it to. D.) the brochure describes the coliseum as a “well preserved ruin” of an ancient landmark.

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.