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8. Which of the following statements is a hyperbole?

A. He runs faster than the wind.
B. The teacher fails the test.
C. The swimmer was drowned.
D. The gardener has no plants.


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Final answer:

The hyperbole in the options exaggerates the speed of running beyond the possible.


Explanation:

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. In the given options, the statement 'He runs faster than the wind.' is a hyperbole as it exaggerates the speed of running beyond what is physically possible.

Unlike hyperboles, the other options are not exaggerations but statements that could be interpreted literally.


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