Question

which excerpt from common sense contains an example of hyperbole?
\a government of our own is our natural right.\
\ye that tell us of harmony and reconciliation, can you restore to us the time that is past?\
\ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth!\
\every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression.\

Explanation:

Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for effect. The first three statements are either a claim of natural right, a rhetorical question, or a call to action without exaggeration. The last statement exaggerates by claiming every single spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression, which is an extreme, non-literal claim.

Answer:

D. "Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."