Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I.“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.”Paine compares tyranny to hell in order to
Which best describes Paine’s purpose in writing Common Sense?
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.What is the denotation of the word “cast” in this excerpt?
Read the scenario of a formal discussion. Evan, Ben, Violet, and Colleen are discussing a short story.EVAN: On page 7, the text says, "the old man quickly changed his frown to a smile when he noticed his daughter had come to visit.” This shows that the man is hiding his true feelings of pain to protect his daughter’s feelings.[Ben raises his hand.]VIOLET: Ben, do you have a question for Evan?BEN: Yes. Evan, I can see how you would think that. But, later on page 7, the text says, "the old man’s best memories were of spending time with his daughter.” Do you think this indicates that the daughter’s presence actually changes the old man’s mood?EVAN: No. That’s a dumb idea. On page 8, the text describes how the old man continues to have negative thoughts even with his daughter there.COLLEEN: I agree with Evan. The old man seems to be trying to act happy around his daughter, but he does not actually feel that way.VIOLET: If no one else has any questions, let’s move on to discuss the daughter’s feelings.
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. My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light.”In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel
Read the excerpt from Common Sense."Neither can ye reconcile Britain and America. The last cord now is broken, the people of England are presenting addresses against us.”In this excerpt, Paine uses figurative language to
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.During a formal academic discussion, Samir listens to and acknowledges the viewpoints of others. He also waits until it is his turn to speak and uses diction and syntax appropriate to the topic. However, he fails to provide reasons or evidence to help explain his point of view.
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery.In this excerpt, what does “exquisite” mean?
Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."They are now the objects of that very same anger and wrath of God, that is expressed in the torments of hell. And the reason why they don't go down to hell at each moment, is not because God, in whose power they are, is not then very angry with them; as angry as he is with many of those miserable creatures now tormented in hell, who there feel and bear the fierceness of his wrath. Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Edwards's opinion, as a minister, of the members of his congregation?
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.At the beginning of a formal discussion, the moderator, Laine, tells participants that each person will be allowed to speak for five minutes. Then, there will be an additional three minutes for other participants to ask the speaker questions. Mario is the first to present. While Mario is speaking, Lindsay thinks of a question she wants to ask Mario.
Which task is the responsibility of the moderator of a formal discussion, but not the other participants?
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