Identifying Rhetorical Strategies in Technology Discourse

In the following excerpt from an opinion article about the impact of technology on personal relationships, the author uses stylistic devices to emphasize their argument:

'As we scroll mindlessly through our social media feeds, we can easily forget the warmth of a smile exchanged face-to-face. In our quest for virtual connections, have we lost sight of the true essence of companionship?'

Which rhetorical strategy is the author employing primarily to underscore their point about technology diminishing authentic relationships?