The Great Gatsby

Why does Daisy always speak in such exaggerated phrases?

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Daisy speaks in exaggerated phrases as a characterization (on behalf of the author). It is to accentuate her shallowness and how simple minded she really is. The exaggerated language does not serve to make her look smarter or more sophisticated, but rather has the opposite effect.