Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin. Open image in full-screen view How does Benjamin Franklin use an analogy to express his viewpoint in this cartoon?
Answer
A
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because he believes the colonies will be ineffective unless they work together.
B
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because snakes can be poisonous and should be prevented from spreading.
C
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because they are treacherous and will never be able to help each other.
D
He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because it uses a biblical allusion that most of his readers will be familiar with.