Question need help

[mousey12]

Hey Guys
Ive been doing this sms competition for a psp for a few days now im in the knockout stage, and the question i just got asked is-
The sentence: 'I'm so hungry i could eat a horse' is a -
A) Conceit
B) Metaphor
C)Hyperbole

Does anyone know the correct answer for sure?

Thanks guys

 

[WoobieZarz]

I'm backing Metaphor:

"We speak in metaphors. I am so hungry, I could eat a horse. It doesn't mean you're going to actually eat one of those lovely creatures, it means you're very, very hungry."

BUT, I may be wrong....

Just found this:
"It's what you would call a hyperbole, a slight exaggeration for effect."

LOL.... go figure... :? :?: :? :?: :? :?: :? :?: :?

 

[Benny J]

HYPERBOLE - A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, as in I could sleep for a year or This book weighs a ton.


Hope this helps

 

[kidd05]

It's a hyperbole. 100% sure.

 

[mousey12]

Thanks guys it was correct!
I get the next question tonight!
If i have trouble ill post it again
THanks again guys it was a hyperbole

 

[mousey12]

next question guys-
Pigeons move their head when they walk to
A) keep balance
B) Make impression
C) see better
Quick answers have to be sure guys
im thinking keep balance?

 

[Ja$e]

Yeah think you're right, checked net and it said to balance, so that sprobably it, but it didn't say 100%.

 

[Ja$e]

Actually someone else said it was for eyesight and depth perception?

 

[Ja$e]

It's either To see better becasue their eyes are on the sides of tehir heads or it is the balance? Wait for someone else to reply!

 

[kidd05]

Balance.

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_016

Wikipedia sent me to that link.

 

[mousey12]

thanks guys

 

[Trey]

whats this comp? the one that is like 4 bucks per message?

 

[mousey12]

yeh 2 bucks per message but i got the answer for the one last nite when i was at work and they said i been knocked out of the comp so keep balance must of not been the right answer
its ok

 

[kidd05]

Or maybe you were just too slow? Its keep balance! Theyre stupid! Were right!

Badluck mate. I want a psp too!