Is the prepositional phrase in this sentence acting as an adjective phrase or as an adverb phrase? write adverb or adjective.

the pie in the refrigerator is cooling.

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.

Ihave no idea what the explanation is.

3. what is the view of caucasians according to j. h.g.?