What is hyperbole? a. an author's use of words that mimic sounds. b. a comparison that does not use like or as c. a comparison using like or as d. an overstatement or exaggeration

An hyperbole is "an overstatement or exaggeration" so option D) is correct. It is a literary device commonly used in literature.

Option A)is incorrect since the literary device that uses words that mimic sounds is the onomatopoeia.

Option B) is incorrect since the literary device that does not use "like" or "as" is the metaphor.

option C) is also incorrect since the literary device that uses "like" or "as" to compare things or ideas is a simile.

A Hyperbole is an exaggeration of something, it is the use of statements that are so exaggerated that are not supposed to be taken in its literal meaning.

Therefore the correct option is D) an overstatement or exaggeration.

The other options are not correct because the use of mimic sounds and the comparisons represent other literary devices.

there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

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never read it so if i had i would definitely you sorry.