SWA #13

The author of this writing piece is arguing something that has already been argued previously in this class. The Onion is making fun of the point that technology is decreasing American's cognitive power and they are becoming entirely too dependent on technology. This evident by the sarcasm and satire expressed through out the piece through the use of quotes and descriptions. The hyperbole is exemplified by the drastic circumstances of the article, for example, when the entire country is said to be shut down because of the massive block of text. Therefore, making the situation humorous and more relate-able for the general public.