The literary device that Gordimer employs in the excerpt is Imagery.
Imagery is a literary device used to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. Usually it is thought that imagery makes use of particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds.
Because an infantry invasion of Japan, would have resulted in <em>Far</em> more casualties for both the americans and the japanese. Than the dropping of an atomic bomb.
Answer: During the gilded age the three factors that transformed were, new business practices, new technology, and the expansion of railroads.
