“Half of my heart is in Havana” this is an example of hyperbole because?

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

What mood is created in this excerpt from dracula by bram stoker?

What is a theme of "rikki-tikki-tavi"? life goes on. good must overcome evil. crime does not pay. love conquers all