Question

which rhetorical device does paine use in the highlighted excerpt to condemn divisive actions? allusion - reference to historical or literary events symbolism - an element representing a broader idea irony - saying the opposite of what is meant

Explanation:

Without the actual highlighted excerpt, we can't be certain. But we analyze the definitions of the rhetorical - devices given. Allusion refers to a reference to historical or literary events, symbolism is using an element to represent a broader idea, and irony is saying the opposite of what is meant.

Answer:

We need the highlighted excerpt to accurately determine the rhetorical device.