Question 8(Mulliple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.01 MC) Read the following passage Then answer the question that follows. At graduation, Colton finished with highest honors, and received many other awards When asked about his high school career, he said, "I guess I did OK." Which device of figurative language does the text in bold use? Allusion Hyperbole Meiosis Simile

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Question 8(Mulliple Choice Worth 2 points) (03.01 MC) Read the following passage Then answer the question that follows. At graduation, Colton finished with highest honors, and received many other awards When asked about his high school career, he said, "I guess I did OK." Which device of figurative language does the text in bold use? Allusion Hyperbole Meiosis Simile

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The correct answer is 'C', Meiosis.

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## Step 1The problem is asking us to identify the type of figurative language used in the given text. The text is: "I guess I did OK."## Step 2The options provided are: Allusion, Hyperbole, Meiosis, and Simile.## Step 3Let's define each of these terms:- Allusion: A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.- Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.- Meiosis: A form of understatement, where something is made to seem less important or serious than it is.- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as".## Step 4In the given text, Colton is downplaying his achievements by saying "I guess I did OK." This is a form of understatement, which is known as meiosis.

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