Question

read the excerpt from the crisis, number i. \the heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy.\ what is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt? ○ to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy ○ to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones ○ to evoke in the audience shame for placing self - preservation above the good of the community ○ to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents

Explanation:

The excerpt uses figurative language (the "heart that feels not is dead," the blood of children cursing cowardice) to condemn those who prioritize their own safety over helping the community when small action could have saved everyone. This targets the shame of choosing self-preservation over collective good.

Answer:

to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community