Question

select the hyperbole in the passage. 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

Explanation:

This is a hyperbole because it uses intentional exaggeration—Ham is not literally dying from frustration at Scotty's confusion, but is overstating his annoyance for dramatic, humorous effect.

Answer:

You're killing me, Smalls.