Which excerpt from Common Sense contains an example of hyperbole?

"A government of our own is our natural right."

"Ye that tell us of harmony and reconciliation, can you restore to us the time that is past?"

"Ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth!"

"Every spot of the Old World is overrun with oppression."

Read the excerpt from Common Sense.“To talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith . . . is madness and folly.”Paine uses the words “madness and folly” to emphasize that the colonists

are not allowed to have a positive relationship with Britain.

must continue to try to build a relationship with the king.

are unwise in attempting to achieve a positive relationship with Britain.

must be careful in their dealings with the king because he has gone mad.

Read the excerpt from Common Sense.“There are injuries which nature cannot forgive; she would cease to be nature if she did.”Paine uses this language to show that

the king deserves punishment for his behavior toward the colonies.

the king’s oppressive actions against the colonies are inexcusable.

the colonists will mend their relationship with the king if he promises them independence.

the colonies will eventually heal from the wounds inflicted by the king.

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

draw attention to the differences that exist among colonists from different states.

unite the colonists in support of continuing the fight for independence.

encourage the colonists to wait for better times in the spring.

warn the colonists of the danger of a British attack during the winter months.

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

inspire his readers to persevere.

warn readers of the difficulties ahead.

teach readers how to survive cold weather.

describe the sacrifices readers must make.

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?

Paine uses hyperbole to emphasize that there is strong colonial support for American independence.

Paine uses metaphor to illustrate why America must gain independence from Britain.

Paine uses hyperbole to describe the ways in which independence will benefit most of the colonists.

Paine uses metaphor to express the fact that the majority of colonists believe in American independence.

Read the excerpt from 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, and a generous parent should have said, 'If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.'"Which phrase in the excerpt is an emotional appeal to the reader?

“Not a man lives”

“believes that a separation”

“let it be in my day”

“that my child may have peace”

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