Question

based on the text, what was paine’s purpose? ✔ to persuade ✔ complete based on the text, what did paine hope to achieve through his writing? start a debate with critics insult the opposition change the opinion of his opposition

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's writings (like "Common Sense") aimed to persuade. To persuade, one tries to change others' opinions. "Start a debate" or "insult" don't align with his purpose of influencing beliefs (e.g., for independence), so "change the opinion of his opposition" is correct.

Answer:

change the opinion of his opposition