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Which point does the author make through the use of hyperbole?

A
Some people will get what they deserve.
B
Everyone is equal.
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Why do writers include figurative language in nonfiction argumentative writing? Select the three best answers.

A
to add humor to lighten the tone
B
to create an image in the reader’s mind
C
to emphasize key points
D
to draw the reader’s emotion
E
to strengthen the reader’s vocabulary
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All of the following are elements of a strong answer. Check any elements you also included in your analysis.

A
The purpose was to persuade.
B
The language contains an example of metaphor.
C
Paine speaks directly to his audience.
D
Paine’s rhetoric persuaded colonists to support independence to prevent future oppression.

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