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Which of the following quotations from “The Talk” illustrates hyperbole, or intentional overstatement?
I. “My best friend and I knew that we were going to grow up to be ugly.”
II. “First, our heads got large, but our necks wavered, frail as crisp tulips.”
III. “I could hammer, saw, lift beams into place, and see the work I got done at the end of the day.”
IV. “My gangly arms nearly touched my kneecaps.”

A. I and III
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and IV
D. II, III, and IV

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C. I, II, and IV

I. “My best friend and I knew that we were going to grow up to be ugly.”

II. “First, our heads got large, but our necks wavered, frail as crisp tulips.” 

IV. “My gangly arms nearly touched my kneecaps.” 

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