Lesson 1 - Analyzing Figures of Speech (Hyperbole and Irony) Analyze the following statements. Write A if it is a hyperbole which e> unbelievable to happen. Write B if it is an irony which expresses the 1. A fire station burns down. 2.I'm drowning in paperwork. 3. The person in front of me walked as slow as a turtle. 4. Winner of a spelling bee failing a spelling test 5. She looks elegant her simple dress.​