AP English Literatur

The correct answer is: C."The book was so heavy it could crush a mountain."

Explanation:

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

"The book was so heavy it could crush a mountain" is an example of hyperbole because it exaggerates the book's heaviness to an extreme degree, suggesting it could crush a mountain, which is obviously impossible.

The other options are not hyperboles:...