Question

question 7 of 10
read this excerpt from mark twains life on the mississippi.

no girl could withstand his charms. he \cut out\ every boy
in the village.

which of the following literary devices is best shown in this passage?

a. first person

b. irony

c. dialogue

d. hyperbole

Explanation:

• Option A: First - person narration uses "I" or "we", but the passage uses third - person, so A is wrong.
• Option B: Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality, which is not shown here.
• Option C: Dialogue is a conversation between characters, and there is no conversation in this passage.
• Option D: Hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect. Saying "no girl could withstand his charms" and "he 'cut out' every boy in the village" is an exaggeration to emphasize his charm and popularity with girls.

Answer:

D. Hyperbole