Is a big exaggeration to make a point. O A. Hyperbole
B. A figure of speech
O C. A metaphor
O D. A simile

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Which of these sentences uses the subjunctive mood? a. the bird became ill. b. it could not fly anymore. c. the water that it drank made it sick. d. i wish that the bird were healthy again.

Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique? a. a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit b. a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities c. a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines d. a sign in a restaurant that states “think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” e. a tax credit that citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles