My next question is: the following sentence from orpheus and eurydice is an example of hyperbole: "although he still played his lyre, he played only to melt the hearts of tigers, to move the mountains and the oak trees." what is the effect of this hyperbole?
a.)it illustrates orpheus's love of music and nature.
b.)it shows the powerful nature of orpheus' music
c.)it compares orpheus's music to tigers, mountains, and oak trees.
d.)it explains why orpheus does not play his music often.

The effect of this hyperbole is B) it shows the powerful nature of Orpheus' music.

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that is used in many literary pieces. It consists in an exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. Moreover, it is used to create emphasis, or to produce what is known as a "larger-than-life effect". In this excerpt from Orpheus and Eurydice, the writer's aim is to exaggerate the effect that the music that Orpheus plays has on nature and to indicate that his music is very beautiful and powerful. Therefore, hyperbole has been used to show extravagance and to create a strong impression.

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.