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This passage makes use of each of the following literary devices EXCEPT
A
Metaphor, characterized by the comparison of two unlike things without the use of “like” or “as.” This often involves taking a concept or identity that is clearly understood and applying it to a second, less well-known element.
B
Vernacular, characterized by the use of language spoken by the people of a particular geographical area.
C
Defamiliarization, characterized by the deliberate attempt to get the reader to see a common thing from a new perspective.
D
Hyperbole, characterized by the use of specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the core of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. This usually works to convey an action or sentiment that is generally not realistically possible or plausible but helps to emphasize an emotion.
A
Metaphor, characterized by the comparison of two unlike things without the use of “like” or “as.” This often involves taking a concept or identity that is clearly understood and applying it to a second, less well-known element.
B
Vernacular, characterized by the use of language spoken by the people of a particular geographical area.
C
Defamiliarization, characterized by the deliberate attempt to get the reader to see a common thing from a new perspective.
D
Hyperbole, characterized by the use of specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the core of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. This usually works to convey an action or sentiment that is generally not realistically possible or plausible but helps to emphasize an emotion.
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One of the great thrills in life is still the ability to fly. Even while security has increased and flying has become considerably less comfortable, flying is still incredible. The fact that something so improbable as an airplane can carry us into the air continues to amaze me.
Think about it: a giant piece of aluminum, too heavy for one man to lift in the air, carries hundreds of us at a time all across the planet. The physics behind such ability is beyond me. I suppose that is why flight continues to dazzle me so. Apparently, most no longer have this reaction.
Recently, I was on a flight that left Seattle and traveled all the way to London without stopping. That is practically the other side of the world (assuming the world had sides and was not a sphere). The entire flight, the woman across from me could only complain. She, a 50-year-old woman with short, graying hair and a seemingly permanent scowl etched on her face, was off to London to visit her daughter. But instead of the excitement of foreign travel by the majestic skies, she took to whining.
First, she complained about the security lines. Then, she grumbled about how small the seat on the plane was. Next, she carped about not getting enough drink services. Finally, she objected to the fact that the flight was so long. You might imagine how offended this made me, as the biggest fan of air travel in the world. Sure, complain about the security, the seats, the service, but not the simple ability to fly!
I couldn’t bite my tongue anymore. I turned to her and said, “Ma’am,” I said in my southern drawl (I am not originally from Seattle),”You have no right to complain about the length of this trip. A century ago, Seattle to London would’ve have taken you two weeks, one by rail to get to New York, and at least another on the seas. And you’re complaining about soaring over everyone for 14 hours?”
She did not, apparently, agree with me. And she told me as much with a few rude phrases I’d rather not repeat. But at least one other person seemed to agree with me. Her twelve-year-old son told me so when his mother went to the lavatory!
Think about it: a giant piece of aluminum, too heavy for one man to lift in the air, carries hundreds of us at a time all across the planet. The physics behind such ability is beyond me. I suppose that is why flight continues to dazzle me so. Apparently, most no longer have this reaction.
Recently, I was on a flight that left Seattle and traveled all the way to London without stopping. That is practically the other side of the world (assuming the world had sides and was not a sphere). The entire flight, the woman across from me could only complain. She, a 50-year-old woman with short, graying hair and a seemingly permanent scowl etched on her face, was off to London to visit her daughter. But instead of the excitement of foreign travel by the majestic skies, she took to whining.
First, she complained about the security lines. Then, she grumbled about how small the seat on the plane was. Next, she carped about not getting enough drink services. Finally, she objected to the fact that the flight was so long. You might imagine how offended this made me, as the biggest fan of air travel in the world. Sure, complain about the security, the seats, the service, but not the simple ability to fly!
I couldn’t bite my tongue anymore. I turned to her and said, “Ma’am,” I said in my southern drawl (I am not originally from Seattle),”You have no right to complain about the length of this trip. A century ago, Seattle to London would’ve have taken you two weeks, one by rail to get to New York, and at least another on the seas. And you’re complaining about soaring over everyone for 14 hours?”
She did not, apparently, agree with me. And she told me as much with a few rude phrases I’d rather not repeat. But at least one other person seemed to agree with me. Her twelve-year-old son told me so when his mother went to the lavatory!
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Based on the provided definitions of the literary devices, the passage makes use of each of the following literary devices EXCEPT **one**. However, without the actual passage to analyze, it's not possible to definitively determine which device is not used.
To correctly identify the literary device that is not present, I would need to see the passage in question. Could you please provide the passage or additional context?
To correctly identify the literary device that is not present, I would need to see the passage in question. Could you please provide the passage or additional context?
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Based on the provided passage, we can analyze which literary devices are used and which are not.
1. **Metaphor**: The passage uses metaphorical language when it describes the airplane and the experience of flying, particularly in expressing the marvel of flight (e.g., referring to the airplane as a "giant piece of aluminum" and suggesting its capacity to carry people is almost miraculous).
2. **Vernacular**: The narrator uses vernacular, particularly through the southern drawl mentioned in the dialogue, which reflects regional speech styles, adding authenticity to the conversation.
3. **Defamiliarization**: The author does prompt the reader to consider flying from a new perspective, especially by highlighting how people often take this incredible technology for granted.
4. **Hyperbole**: There is an element of hyperbole in expressions like “the biggest fan of air travel in the world” or the exaggeration of how long travel used to take (“two weeks, one by rail to get to New York, and at least another on the seas”).
In reviewing these devices in the context of the passage, it seems that all the mentioned literary devices are indeed present. However, hyperbole may appear to be slightly more subdued than the other examples, particularly if the claims made could be viewed as facts emphasized rather than outright exaggerations.
Therefore, the option that may fit as the exception, depending on your interpretation of the context and the use of hyperbole, could arguably be:
**D. Hyperbole** - This is less pronounced than the other devices. However, based on the context of the choices given, a more definitive choice may depend on how you've interpreted the passage's emphasis.
In conclusion, the literary device that is least evident is likely to be **hyperbole**. It is less dominant than the others, as it may not reach the level of exaggeration typically associated with the term.
1. **Metaphor**: The passage uses metaphorical language when it describes the airplane and the experience of flying, particularly in expressing the marvel of flight (e.g., referring to the airplane as a "giant piece of aluminum" and suggesting its capacity to carry people is almost miraculous).
2. **Vernacular**: The narrator uses vernacular, particularly through the southern drawl mentioned in the dialogue, which reflects regional speech styles, adding authenticity to the conversation.
3. **Defamiliarization**: The author does prompt the reader to consider flying from a new perspective, especially by highlighting how people often take this incredible technology for granted.
4. **Hyperbole**: There is an element of hyperbole in expressions like “the biggest fan of air travel in the world” or the exaggeration of how long travel used to take (“two weeks, one by rail to get to New York, and at least another on the seas”).
In reviewing these devices in the context of the passage, it seems that all the mentioned literary devices are indeed present. However, hyperbole may appear to be slightly more subdued than the other examples, particularly if the claims made could be viewed as facts emphasized rather than outright exaggerations.
Therefore, the option that may fit as the exception, depending on your interpretation of the context and the use of hyperbole, could arguably be:
**D. Hyperbole** - This is less pronounced than the other devices. However, based on the context of the choices given, a more definitive choice may depend on how you've interpreted the passage's emphasis.
In conclusion, the literary device that is least evident is likely to be **hyperbole**. It is less dominant than the others, as it may not reach the level of exaggeration typically associated with the term.
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