8. Passage - What a Farmer Raises After reading "What a Farmer Raises," answer the following question.
Why did Sophia define her own role in the barn raising? Use details and examples to support your
answer.

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.