Which excerpt from Common Sense contains an example of hyperbole? "A government of our own is our natural right." "Ye that tell us of harmony and reconciliation, can you restore to us the time that is past?" "Ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth!" "Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."

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Clara Hanna

22 February, 16:13

Which excerpt from Common Sense contains an example of hyperbole? "A government of our own is our natural right." "Ye that tell us of harmony and reconciliation, can you restore to us the time that is past?" "Ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth!" "Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."

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Lizbeth Dickerson · Answer 1

"Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."

Explanation:

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement. This statement is a hyperbole because while most of the Old World was overrun with oppression, not every single spot of the Old World was.