Hyperbole is basically to exaggerate something in order to prove a specific point. Its B , he exaggerated of how long he cried that he made a lake out of it.
C. what is happening in the story
<span>The theme is the "BIG IDEA." It is basically a message the poem, story, novel or any writing gives you. Example- The theme can be never lie to your parents. </span>
A. Inference context clue