Question

question 10 (5 points)
(02.03 hc)
read the passage and answer the question that follows.
our dining experience at delicieux was the worse weve ever had. i would walk through hot coals before eating there again. their croissants, more like rocks, were tasteless and my meat was so undercooked it almost walked off my plate. it took centuries for the waiter to refill my drink. i think this restaurant should be renamed disgusting and disastrous diner.
in a response of 3 - 5 sentences, accomplish the following:

• identify the mood of the passage
• identify and provide examples of two figurative language devices that are in bold
• explain how both figurative language devices contribute to the mood of the passage

Explanation:

The mood is negative and frustrated. "Croissants, more like rocks" is a simile comparing croissants to rocks, emphasizing their hardness. "It took centuries for the waiter to refill my drink" is hyperbole, exaggerating the wait time. Both enhance the negative mood by highlighting the unpleasant dining - experience.

Answer:

The mood of the passage is negative and frustrated. The simile "croissants, more like rocks" compares the croissants to rocks to show their hardness. The hyperbole "It took centuries for the waiter to refill my drink" exaggerates the wait time. These figurative language devices contribute to the negative mood by emphasizing the unpleasant aspects of the dining experience.