Question

review the passage. the hyperbole is shown in bold. int. tree house - night a boy scout lantern. professionally built structure. the gangs got sleeping bags. theyre roasting marshmallows over a cub scout camping stove. hams brought personal smores supplies. ham: wanna smore? scotty: some more of what? ham: no. you wanna smore? scotty: i havent had anything yet, so how can i have any more of nothing? ham: youre killing me, smalls. look, these are smores stuff. pay attention. from the sandlot. copyright 1993 by 20th century fox what is the effect of the hyperbole on the passages meaning or tone? it shows ham is annoyed with his friend. it illustrates hams poor health. it demonstrates hams angry personality.

Explanation:

The hyperbole "You're killing me, Smalls" is an exaggerated expression Ham uses to convey his frustration with Scotty's confusion about s'mores, not literal anger or poor health. It reflects his mild annoyance at his friend's misunderstanding.

Answer:

It shows Ham is annoyed with his friend.