Thomas Paine – Flashcards
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Which excerpt from Common Sense contains an example of hyperbole?
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"Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."
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The word "expires" tells the reader that Paine believed the colonies' separation from Britain was
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inevitable
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What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?
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to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community
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Which excerpt from The Crisis, Number I contains a simile?
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"Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered."
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Which phrase in the excerpt is an emotional appeal to the reader?
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"that my child may have peace"
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In this excerpt, Paine is attempting to convince readers that they
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have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.
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Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?
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to inspire colonists to join the fight for independence
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In paragraph three of Common Sense, why does Paine use the phrases "precariousness of human affairs," "while we have it in our power," and "time and chance"?
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to evoke in colonists the need for urgency in their quest for independence
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What is the purpose of the words "simple," plain," and "common"?
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to appeal to as large an audience as possible
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Which best describes Paine's use of figurative language in this excerpt?
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Paine uses hyperbole to emphasize that there is strong colonial support for American independence.
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In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
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emphasize that harmony between Britain and America is not possible.
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Which best describes Paine's purpose in writing Common Sense?
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to persuade readers to fight for independence from Britain
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Paine compares tyranny to hell in order to
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illustrate that the oppression of the British government is far-reaching and evil.
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In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
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illustrate his unwavering belief that the colonists must fight for freedom.
