It may be a Hyperbole or Satire. Since sawing someone's leg off is likely to be exaggerated, it may be a Hyperbole.
At the same time, depending on the context of this sentence, it may be said for the purpose of humour, so Satire.
Hyperbole seems more probable in my view. :)
Answer:
A certain cool-headedness had come to him;
[D]oggedly he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength.
Explanation:
These details 'a certain..him', '[D]oggedly...strength' from the narration display that Rainsford sensible and rational person who has the ability to do well in dangerous moments. <u>The qualities of being 'cool-headed', 'swimming with the slow', and the ability to 'conserve his strength through deliberate strokes' clearly reflect that he is a calm and composed individual who can conquer the dangers and difficulties</u> coming his way through his astute and rationality. The phrases 'he wrestled with all his power', 'he struck out with strong strokes', 'struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out' substantiate the above claim.
Answer:
After discussing my analysis with a partner, I had a clearer understanding of the connection between the message, purpose, and claim. I also better understood how the author used rhetorical strategies to develop the claim.
Explanation: sample answer for edmentum
Answer:
Hard, measurable facts are highly valued.
Explanation:
Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" is a representation of the utilitarianism of the English society and satirizes the conditions of the society and economic conditions. In his representation of the various characters, Dickens provides the contrasting values that the different social classes value. The title "Hard Times" itself also provide a major idea to the theme that is dealt in the story. It can also be interpreted as referring to a period that places high value and importance to the hard and measurable facts instead of humane and more sensical things.
