Question

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radnford, nathaniel
5 the life of the workingman and his family in our society today is a world away from 7 years ago.
how does the figurative language in this paragraph contribute to the mood of the passage?
it creates a cheerful mood by explaining how past obstacles were handled.
it creates a triumphant mood by declaring a final victory in a long struggle.
it creates an inspiring mood by highlighting the amount of progress that has been made.

Explanation:

The phrase "a world away from" uses figurative language to emphasize a vast, positive difference between the workingman's life now and 7 years ago. This focus on significant positive change aligns with highlighting progress that inspires. The other options do not fit: there is no mention of past obstacles being handled (cheerful mood) or a declared final victory (triumphant mood).

Answer:

C. It creates an inspiring mood by highlighting the amount of progress that has been made.