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Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds fictitious details or exaggerates facts or true stories. Which situation below is the best example of Embellishing the Truth?

Difficulty: Easy

Isabel goes to the theater, and the next day, she tells her coworkers she thought the play was excellent.
The realtor describes the house, which is eleven blocks away from the ocean, as prime waterfront property.
During the job interview, Fred, who has been teaching elementary school for ten years, describes himself as a very experienced teacher.
The basketball coach says it is likely that only the most talented players will get a college scholarship.

Correct Answer: The realtor describes the house, which is eleven blocks away from the ocean, as prime waterfront property.

Explanation:

Given data

Embellishing the truth = adding fictitious details or exaggerating facts.

Concept/Approach
Locate an objective misrepresentation that makes something seem better than it is.

Step-by-step reasoning
(A) Subjective opinion, not a factual exaggeration.(B) Calling a house 11 blocks from the ocean 'prime waterfront' is an obvious exaggeration.(C) Ten years teaching reasonably supports 'very experienced' — not embellishment.(D) A cautious prediction, not an exaggeration of existing facts.

Verification/Alternative
Distance from water is factual; 'waterfront' is inaccurate here → embellished claim.

Common pitfalls

Mistaking opinions or predictions for embellishments; look for inflated factual claims.

Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds fictitious details or exaggerates facts or true stories. Which situation below is the best example of Embellishing the Truth?

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