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.
John should make sure he trains the workers better, including how to fix the machine.
Why is the baby crying? Did he get it to stop crying? Poor baby.
Answer:
The central idea is being in a new place and being scared.
Explanation:
The answer to the first question is most likely A. It makes the most sense to me. Though, I apologize if I'm incorrect. ^_^
