Question

Read the excerpt from Common Sense.

Hath your property been destroyed before your face? Are your wife and children destitute of a bed to lie on, or bread to live on? Have you lost a parent or a child by their hands, and yourself the ruined and wretched survivor? If you have not, then are you not a judge of those who have.

How does Paine’s style contribute to the persuasiveness of the text?

He uses questions to highlight several ways Great Britain abuses Americans to persuade readers of the urgency to resist.

Paine describes readers as “wretched survivors ” and “judges” to make them feel guilty for turning away from the protection of the British government.

Paine addresses readers as “you” and “yours” to emphasize he feels a personal connection to readers who are undecided about British rule.

He raises questions about Americans’ ability to take care of themselves independently to convince readers to remain loyal to Great Britain.

Answer 1

A?

Answer 2

Yes A should be correct!