Question

On page 11, the author writes, “Will FOMO—that is, fear of missing out—stop you from enjoying time with your sister?” In this line, what literary device is she using?
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2 points
hyperbole
rhetorical question
metaphor
symbolism

Answer 1

The author is using a **rhetorical question** in that line. A rhetorical question is asked to make a point rather than to elicit an answer. In this case, it emphasizes the idea that FOMO can interfere with enjoying personal relationships.