What impact does the author's use of hyperbole in paragraph 2 have on the passage? The author's use of hyperbole conveys amusement in the pain Tim O'Halloran caused others. The author's use of hyperbole conveys praise for Tim O'Halloran's incredible physical strength. The author's use of hyperbole expresses sympathy for the challenges that Tim O'Halloran faced. The author's use of hyperbole expresses understanding of Tim O'Halloran's square