Which sentence in this excerpt from Mark Twain's "The \( £ 1,000,000 \) Bank-Note" uses hyperbole? "I may use your namel Your name-think of iti Man, they"liflock in droves, these rich Londoners; they'l fight for that stockl i'ma made man, I'm a made man forever, and I'l never forget you as long as I livel" In less than twenty-four hours London was abuzzi I hadn't anything to do, day after day, but sit at home, and say to all comers; "Yes; I told him to refer to me. I know the man, and I know the mine. His character is above reproach, and the mine is worth far more than he asks for it." Meantime I spent all my evenings at the minister's with Portia. I didn't say a word to her about the mine; I saved it for a surprise.

In the excerpt, the phrase “I’m a made man, I’m a made man forever” exemplifies hyperbole. The speaker exaggerates their newfound status and wealth, implying that their life has dramatically changed overnight due to the bank-note, which is both humorous and dramatic. This exaggeration effectively highlights the character's excitement and the ludicrousness of their situation in a lighthearted manner. Another instance of hyperbole is found in “London was abuzz.” While it’s common for a city to buzz with activity, the phrase suggests an almost cartoonish fervor where everyone is in a frenzy about the character, emphasizing just how overly dramatic and larger-than-life the reactions to the wealthy note are. This creates a vivid picture, making the reader chuckle at the absurdity of the scenario.