In lines 71-81 thoreau uses a type of figurative language called hyperbole, exaggeration of the truth for a particular effect. what is he exaggerating and what is his purpose for using this figurative language?

Cancer, ‘the big c,’ as it is often called. her doctor felt sure but ordered more tests to confirm his suspicion. while cervical cancer in a woman julianne’s age was rare, her doctor admitted, it certainly was not unheard of in her demographic group. her doctor explained that this type of cancer is often caused by a common virus that many women do not even realize they have. the human papilloma virus can lead to this type of cancer if a woman’s immune system does not fight off the virus in its initial stages. julianne was devastated. her doctor began to discuss treatment options and suggested an oncologist specializing in this type of cancer, but julianne heard very little of what he said. her head was spinning with questions. overwhelmed, she wondered how she would break the news to her family and friends. according to the article, a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is called

What words or phrases you to recognize the historical context of the line 7

Which character threatens several times to kill solomon northup in twelve years a slave? clemens ray burch john williams robert