Understanding Hyperbole and Personification

What is the effect of the hyperbole in this sentence? "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

• It shows the person is very hungry.

• It shows the person is tired.

Which sentence contains a hyperbole?

• "The stars were shining brightly."

• "He ran faster than a cheetah."

What does the hyperbole in this sentence mean? "Her smile was a mile wide."

• Her smile was very big.

• Her smile was very small.

What is the effect of the hyperbole in this sentence? "I’ve told you a million times!"

• It shows the speaker is angry.

• It shows the speaker is very tired.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "The tree stood tall in the field."

What does the personification in this sentence mean? "The sun smiled down on the children."

• The sun made the children feel happy.

• The sun was very bright.

What is the effect of the personification in this sentence? "The clock raced against time."

• It shows that the clock is in a hurry.

• It shows that the clock is slow.

Which sentence contains personification?

• "The mountain stood still in the distance."

• "The moon danced in the sky."