"I have not met her for ages."
Which figure of speech is used in the above sentence?

Correct option is B

Explanation:
The correct answer is Hyperbole.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

In the given sentence, "I have not met her for ages," the speaker does not literally mean ages (hundreds or thousands of years). Instead, they are exaggerating the length of time to emphasize that it has been a long time.

Information Booster:

A rhetorical device that exaggerates facts or emotions for effect.

Purpose of Hyperbole:
To create emphasis.
To add humor or drama.
To express strong emotions.

Common Examples of Hyperbole:
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
"She cried a river of tears."
"He runs faster than the wind."

Hyperbole in Literature:
"A day was twenty-four hours long but seemed longer." – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
"I had to wait in line for eternity."

Additional Knowledge:

Metaphor – A metaphor compares two things directly.
Irony  – Irony involves saying one thing but meaning another (e.g., "What a beautiful day!" during a storm).
Pun  – A pun is a play on words with double meanings (e.g., "An elephant’s opinion carries a lot of weight.").