Question

1. read the following text that describes one writer’s feelings about colonial america’s relationship with great britain. then answer the question that follows.

every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual. our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute. witness denmark and sweden. wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child.
—thomas paine, common sense, 1776
which of the following is something the author says to develop his argument?
○ he quotes what others have said about his claim.
○ he makes another claim that is different from his first claim.
○ he acknowledges what his opponents have said about his claim.
○ he gives specific examples that support his claim.

Explanation:

The author mentions "Witness Denmark and Sweden" as examples to support the claim about the relationship with Great Britain (that peaceful methods haven't worked and only force will do). Among the options, "He gives specific examples that support his claim" matches this, as Denmark and Sweden are specific examples to back the argument. The other options don't fit: there's no quoting of others, no new different claim, and no acknowledgment of opponents' statements.

Answer:

He gives specific examples that support his claim.