"The birds, the animals, and the people of Earth acknowledge me as the greatest thing that has ever happened to them."
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence?
O metaphor, comparing the Sun's benefit to great things
O simile, comparing the Sun's benefit to life on Earth
O hyperbole, overstating the importance of the Sun
O personification, giving human qualities to Earth

hyperbole, overstating the importance of the Sun

Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that has to do with statements that are exaggerated. An example of hyperbole is "My mum has enough food in the kitchen that can feed the country".

With regards to the question, the figurative language that is used in the sentence is hyperbole, overstating the importance of the Sun. Here, the importance of the Sun is exaggerated.

d)   the power to rule, authority

Explanation:

Chief Seattle says

"But in your perishing you will shine brightly fired by the strength of the God

who brought you to this land and for some special purpose gave you dominion over

this land and over the red man"

Which makes it clear that the Dominion here means to command and control.