Looking back on human history, I shudder to think how our ancestors survived without the basic implements and technologies we depend on today. I'm speaking, of course, about computers, television, and the Internet, without which one wonders how life could go on. The possibility, for instance, of handwriting a thoughtful letter instead of sending a quick e-mail is too cumbersome to bear. And instead of watching television or surfing the Internet, imagine having to attend a play or—dare I say it—read a book.
How does this satirical passage convey its message?
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The author establishes an ironic analogy to compare technology in history to technology today.
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The author relies on humor to gently make fun of people from a more innocent past.
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The author uses sarcasm to show that some things seen as essential for life today are actually unnecessary.