Which of the following uses hyperbole?

• A. he was the best dancer in the entire world.
• B. He danced a little.
• C. The dancer smiled.
• D. She ran fast.

Answer: (A)

Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for emphasis, not meant to be taken literally. The phrase “he was the best dancer in the entire world” makes an extreme claim that’s almost certainly not verifiable and is meant to heighten how impressive his dancing seems. That over-the-top statement is a hallmark of hyperbole.

The other sentences describe ordinary facts or modest details without exaggeration: dancing a little, smiling, or running fast are normal, believable statements, not amplified beyond reality.