When an author uses hyperbole, the author

A) exaggerates for effect.
B) lends human qualities to objects.
C) compares two things using “like” or “as.”
D) uses a phrase specific to a certain region.

A) exaggerate for effect

Explanation:

hyper means to exaggerate. For example: " there must have been a million ants on that tree." that is a hyperbole since it is over exaggerating the amount of ants on the tree. I hope this help, please make brainliest if possible but no pressure, good luck!

the answer is decimated

the answer should be:

the intervention of the supernatural gives gilgamesh hope that he will defeat humbaba.