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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I. "I call not upon a few but upon all—not on this state or that state, but on every state—up and help us. . . . Let it be told to the future world that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and repulse it."Paine's purpose in issuing this plea is to

A
draw attention to the differences that exist among colonists from different states.
B
unite the colonists in support of continuing the fight for independence.
C
encourage the colonists to wait for better times in the spring.
D
warn the colonists of the danger of a British attack during the winter months.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I. "Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it."In this excerpt, Paine uses hyperbole to

A
inspire his readers to persevere.
B
warn readers of the difficulties ahead.
C
teach readers how to survive cold weather.
D
describe the sacrifices readers must make.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I.“’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?

A
to explain Paine’s moral justification for the war
B
to inspire colonists to join the fight for independence
C
to encourage colonists to consider a peaceful solution
D
to emphasize the hardships that come with fighting for a cause
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Read the excerpt from Common Sense.“In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense.” What is the purpose of the words “simple,” plain,” and “common”?

A
to persuade readers of his point of view
B
to encourage only serious readers to continue
C
to demonstrate his impressive intellect
D
to appeal to as large an audience as possible
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I."Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me or those that are in it and to 'bind me in all cases whatsoever' to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?"In this excerpt, Paine is attempting to convince readers that they

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must support the war to protect their financial interests.
B
could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war.
C
will blame themselves for not supporting the war.
D
have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.
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Read the excerpt from Common Sense."Some Massanello may hereafter arise, who, laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge."In the excerpt, Paine compares a deluge—a torrential downpour—to the actions of a group of men to illustrate their

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force.
B
intentions.
C
numbers.
D
pride.
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Read the excerpt from the The Crisis, Number I.“Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place.”Which best describes Paine’s use of figurative language in this excerpt?

A
Paine uses hyperbole to emphasize that there is strong colonial support for American independence.
B
Paine uses metaphor to illustrate why America must gain independence from Britain.
C
Paine uses hyperbole to describe the ways in which independence will benefit most of the colonists.
D
Paine uses metaphor to express the fact that the majority of colonists believe in American independence.
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Read the excerpt from Common Sense.“Every day wears out the little remains of kindred between us and them, and can there be any reason to hope, that as the relationship expires, the affection will increase, or that we shall agree better, when we have ten times more and greater concerns to quarrel over than ever?”The word “expires” tells the reader that Paine believed the colonies’ separation from Britain was

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inevitable.
B
concerning.
C
dangerous.
D
fixable.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I."The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy."What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?

A
to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy
B
to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones
C
to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community
D
to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents
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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

A
he is completely confident in his reasoning.
B
his reasoning is supported by many others.
C
his reasoning is influenced by the laws of nature.
D
their reasoning is flawed if they disagree with him.

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