In which device does an author ridiculously exaggerate to make a story more humorous? question 2 options: absurdity hyperbole pun irony

The correct option is Hyperbole.

Although all of these devices can be used to make a story humorous, it is the use of hyperbole what makes the exaggeration and cause the effect that that author or writer wants to obtain

Pun uses ambiguity in words, irony uses a word with an intended different meaning, absurdity uses what makes no sense.

b. the colonies must seek protection from other nations.