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The Poetry of Identity

Question 12 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

Read this poem.Applause sounded through the roomlouder than cannon fireHe bowed below the lightsbasking and buoyantsensing his successWhich line from the poem contains hyperbole?

Answer
A
louder than cannon fire
B
He bowed below the lights
C
basking and buoyant
D
sensing his success

Explanation

“Louder than cannon fire” is hyperbole because it exaggerates how loud the applause sounded for dramatic effect. The line does not need to be literally true; it emphasizes the strength of the applause. The correct choice is “louder than cannon fire.”

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