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In English / College | 2025-07-03

Which sentence from Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech is the best example of hyperbole?
A. "I find in Berlin a message of hope, even in the shadow of this wall, a message of triumph."
B. "The sign read simply: 'The Marshall Plan is helping here to strengthen the free world."
C. "Throughout the Pacific, free markets are working miracle after miracle of economic growth."
D. "In Europe, only one nation and those it controls refuse to join the community of freedom."

Asked by anahicruz1007

Answer (2)

The best example of hyperbole in Reagan's speech is the claim that 'free markets are working miracle after miracle of economic growth.' This exaggeration emphasizes the dramatic positive outcomes attributed to free markets. The other options do not display the same level of exaggeration. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The best example of hyperbole in Reagan's 'Tear Down This Wall' speech is option C: 'Throughout the Pacific, free markets are working miracle after miracle of economic growth.' This statement exaggerates the impact of free markets by suggesting they produce miraculous results. The other options do not contain the same level of exaggeration and are more factual in nature.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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