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:
Short story is the correct answer.
Explanation:
A short story is not a common form of persuasive writing.
Answer:
1. give one example of the way smith praises his own good qualities
He speaks about how he takes on all of the heavy duties and relieves others of their burdens.
2. What impression of smiths do you get this from this account?
He is conceited and thinks highly of himself.
