Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . "My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light." Paine most likely uses this language to convince his audience that
Answer
A
their reasoning is flawed if they disagree with him.
B
his reasoning is supported by many others.
C
he is completely confident in his reasoning.
D
his reasoning is influenced by the laws of nature.
Explanation
Paine compares his reasoning to a ray of light, suggesting that it is clear and direct. This confident comparison shows that he strongly trusts his own reasoning. The best choice is that he is completely confident in his reasoning.
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