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Some literary devices here are similes and metaphors. I'm sorry for only providing 2, if I can spot a third I will let you know. An example of a simile in the poem is "When harsh words cut like a knife". Comparison using terms such as "like" is a clear demonstration of a simile. An example of a metaphor in the text is "Hiding in the Internet's shadows". Notice how hiding in the shadows of the internet is not possible in a literal sense, but lacks the usage of terminology like "like" or "such as" "as a" that a simile would provide. Good luck!
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The sentence from the introduction paragraph that serves as the author's thesis is: "<em>Yet key technological developments caused a rapid growth in American urban areas</em>."
A thesis statement is, by definition, the sentence that captures the main idea and your point of view on it on your article.
The sentence that I believe best represents what the author meant to present to the readers is one that briefly explains his view on the topic mentioned in the title, which is the positive effect of technological advancements on a city's growth.
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I haven't ready that in a while, but I do remember that John Smith referred to himself in third person rather than first in order to make other people see him as a true hero instead of conceited, because in all reality he was actually quite full of himself. He also refers to the Native Americans with much mockery. So perhaps you could say that John Smith wanted to achieve a heroic status in society.
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