AP English Language

The correct answer is A.Hyperbole.

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. In the sentence "He was so hideous I got blind!" the exaggeration ("got blind" because of his appearance) is an example of hyperbole, as it's an overstatement to emphasize how terrible the person looked.

Here’s why the other options are incorrect:

B.Idiom: An idiom is a phrase where the meaning is not literal (e.g., "kick the bucket" means "to die"). T...