It's to disagree with a person's opinion in a story, biography, or a narrated story.
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I'm sure the context of the story of the question would help.
A self-driving car could be considered too polite because it does everything for you. It drives and it watches for obstacles. It keeps you out of harm's way.
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Answer: Although still gentle and beautiful, the scene is infused with a sense of dread and intensity. This is where George must kill his friend.
A. Suddenly begins to work.
The metaphor is giving a TV a human characteristic for when it turns on all of the sudden.
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