2. Mr. Cruz was thirsty enough to drink a river dry as he jogged along athletic bowl. a. Irony b. Hyperbole 3. She nearly drowned in her tears a. Hyperbole b. Irony 4. He is as skinny as a toothpick. a. Hyperbole b. Irony 5. A food critic tells the chef, "Your steak was as tender as a leather boot". a. Hyperbole b. Irony 6. It's raining cats and dogs! a. Irony b. Hyperbole 11​