Question

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

A
He is so lazy that he bought paper plates so that he'd never have to wash dishes.

B
He is the laziest man in the entire universe.

C
He is as lazy as a sloth.

D
He is a couch potato.

Answer 1

B . He is the laziest man in the entire universe.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hyperbole is the figurative language in which exaggeration is used. The statements made are exaggerated that evoke strong idea about the thought that the author wants to portray. Strong impressions are made by the use of hyperbole.

Among the given sentences, the sentence B is the example of hyperbole. In this sentence the person's laziness has been given the highest place in the entire universe. This is an exaggerated impression given about the person.