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"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

"The affection of the sun on the ripening tomatoes turned them a vibrant red. "

"The student's research was overly reliant on a few quick online articles, making it superficial and lacking in depth. "

"The teacher, known for her dramatic flair, spoke of the Magdalene as a symbol of forgiveness in her history lesson. "

"It was a tearful and heartfelt reunion as the trapped miners finally saw their dear loved ones again."

"Our family lives in town."

"The graduation speech, which started with inspiring stories of perseverance, ended with a bathetic plea for everyone to recycle, completely undermining its earlier impact. "

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

"The portrayal of the teacher in the school play was very enthusiastic. "

"She kept every card and letter she'd ever received, because she was a very sentimental person. "

"emotional crisis"