...Goodnight Prayer... I am fine, now don't worry about me,
The girl who dreams of death in her sleep.
For fear is only a thing that creeps,
Until it takes over and knocks you off your feet.
Then... drags you down six feet underneath...

How does the author's use of hyperbole to characterize jim smily? a) it characterizes smily as an introverted loner who prefers books to people. b) it characterizes smily as a man who is kind and nurturing toward others who are less fortunate. c) it characterizes smily as a man who is evil and vindictive toward any one who crosses his path. d) it characterizes smily as a man who is a risk-taker who willing bets on anything and with anyone.