Poem Analysis

Read the following poem:“Her Reply” (also called: “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd”) and answer the following question. Use the definition of HYPERBOLE provided below.· Discuss the hyperbole present in the poem. What effect do you think the author was trying to have in using exaggeration.Hyperbole definition:-An obvious and intentional exaggeration. An extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally, as “to wait an eternity.”