In lines 847-849, Proctor responds to Parris’s statements against Elizabeth by saying, "There might also be a dragon with five legs in my house, but no one has ever seen it." Proctor’s use of hyperbole, or exaggeration, shows that he is
a. angry at Mary for mentioning poppets to the court.
b. fearful of becoming overwhelmed by hallucinations.
c. worried that Danforth will think he is lying for sympathy.
d. tired of defending ridiculous accusations without any real proof.