Question

to persuade
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based on the text, what did paine hope to achieve through his writing?
change the opinion of his opposition
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based on your understanding of rhetorical technique, which three methods did paine use to present his argument?
□ metaphors
□ hyperbole
□ similes
□ persuasive language

Explanation:

To determine the rhetorical methods Paine used, we analyze common rhetorical techniques. Metaphors (comparing without "like" or "as"), persuasive language (to convince), and similes (comparing with "like" or "as") are typical in Paine's persuasive writing (e.g., in "Common Sense"). Hyperbole (exaggeration) is less central to his argumentative style here. So the three methods are metaphors, similes, and persuasive language.

Answer:

A. metaphors, C. similes, D. persuasive language