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um I believe that's false.
The literary device that the author used in the passage is hyperbole. A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme overstatement or exaggeration to have a humorous, ironic, or heightened dramatic effects.
Example: I am so hungry I could eat an elephant.
Answer: The correct answer is D: Were.
Explanation: Hope it helps!
I believe 4 would be incorrect.
Tragedy is everywhere, I believe is your answer.
