What element does one find when reading the journals of captain cook? a. elaborate metaphors b. figurative language c. detailed descriptions d. poetic devices

The element most prevalent in the Journals of Captain Cook is that of detailed descriptions. The writing is notably lacking in metaphors, figurative language, or poetry, which are all less suited to the purpose of a captain's journal. The detailed descriptions Cook uses are necessary for the purposes of laying out the journey and creating identifiable markers for navigation for future sailors. It is also used in providing a thorough account of his own journey, with as much technical and situational detail as possible.

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anyone who was dealing with communism in soviet union in his time had an ideal picture of equality, freedom, the struggle of the working class for a better future, the success of the aristocracy's overthrow and the emancipation of subjugation.   however, anyone who would go to soviet union to see the functioning of the communist system, would be convinced that it was about sad people, about everyday bad life, about the brutal attitude of communist leaders, about ill obsession to completely exterminate every thought on aristocracy. thus, orwell wanted to show all the absurdity, the brutality of the system, the unbearable rule of suspicious morality, the ignorant people who try to play professionally.

the answers are: b. and e.