son 4-The Boy and the Bank officer II. Writing devices Hyperbole A figure of speech in which conscious exaggeration is used without the intent of literal persuasion. It may be used to heighten effect, or to produce comic effect W BTL E To be continued on the next page.Lesson 4—The Boy and the Bank Officer W B T L E II. Writing Devices Hyperbole To be continued on the next page. A figure of speech in which conscious exaggeration is used without the intent of literal persuasion. It may be used to heighten effect, or to produce comic effect