Question

britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to tax) but \to bind us in all cases whatsoever,\ and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth.
—\the crisis,\ no. 1, thomas paine
select two ways in which paine’s word choice contributes to the tone of this passage.

• the words tyranny and slavery suggest that britain abuses its power and mistreats the colonists.
• the negative connotations of tyranny and slavery illustrate disgust with britain’s behavior toward the colonists.
• the plain words tyranny and slavery suggest that britain’s behavior is easy to explain.

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Explanation:

1. The words "tyranny" and "slavery" are strongly negative terms that directly frame Britain's control over the colonies as unjust, abusive power and mistreatment, which aligns with Paine's argument.
2. These words carry heavy negative connotations that clearly convey Paine's and the colonists' disgust with Britain's overbearing and oppressive actions.
3. The words are not "plain"—they are charged, emotional terms meant to condemn, not simplify Britain's behavior, so the third option is incorrect.

Answer:

A. The words tyranny and slavery suggest that Britain abuses its power and mistreats the colonists.
B. The negative connotations of tyranny and slavery illustrate disgust with Britain's behavior toward the colonists.