Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number 1.
"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.
Answer (2)
Thomas Paine uses the metaphor of a ray of light to express confidence in his reasoning, suggesting clarity and certainty in his arguments. This language serves as a persuasive technique, encouraging his audience to trust his logic. Therefore, the most likely option is A, that he is completely confident in his reasoning.
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Thomas Paine uses the metaphor of light in his reasoning to express confidence in his arguments. This language serves to persuade his audience to align themselves with his perspective. Paine aims to foster trust in his logical clarity as an effective persuasive technique. ;
