Read this sentence from 'ten days in a mad-house'.

there was absolutely nothing in the room but the bed and myself

how does the word 'absolutely' affect the meaning of the sentence?

•it shows that the author has observed the scene carefully.

•it suggests that the author is exaggerating.

•it emphasizes the complete lack of any comforts in the room.

•it implies the some objects formerly in the room have been removed.