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?

Question

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hyperbole
rhetorical question
metaphor
symbolism
4. The purpose of the literary device in question 3 is
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to emphasize the importance of spending time with family.
to explain to the reader what FOMO is.
to show how smartphones can help people stay in touch with their friends.
to encourage readers to think about how smartphones can interfere with their lives

Answer 1

In the line provided, the author is using a rhetorical question. This literary device prompts the reader to think critically about the topic without expecting a direct answer.

For the purpose of the literary device, the correct answer is to encourage readers to think about how smartphones can interfere with their lives. The rhetorical question implies a reflection on how external distractions, like FOMO, can affect personal relationships and meaningful interactions.