Question

which satirical technique is best illustrated by the following statement? ive got a ton of homework tonight. a. sarcasm b. hyperbole c. irony d. understatement

Explanation:

The statement uses extreme exaggeration ("a ton") to emphasize the large amount of homework, which is the core of hyperbole. Sarcasm relies on mocking tone, irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality, and understatement minimizes a situation—none of these match the statement.

Answer:

B. Hyperbole