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American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test

Question 25 • Literature and Composition III

In 1782, Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called "On the King of England's Speech." This pamphlet most likely included

Answer
A
Paine's opinions about the king's speech.
B
a letter from Paine to the king about his speech.
C
an objective analysis of the king's speech.
D
a description of why the king chose to speak.

Explanation

The title “On the King of England’s Speech” suggests that Paine was commenting on or responding to the speech. Since Paine was a political writer, the pamphlet most likely expressed his opinions about it. The title does not imply that it was a private letter, an objective analysis, or an explanation of the king’s reasons for speaking.

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