Logical/Emotional Appeal
How is Paine trying to draw emotion from the audience in the following quote? "Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny has declared that she has a right in all cases whatsoever, and if being bound in that matter is not slavery, then there is not such a thing as slavery upon Earth."
What is.. he is comparing Britain's rule over America as slavery to make people realize that they are being controlled by foreign power, and make them want to fight for their freedom?
"Wars, without ceasing, will break out until that period arrives..." How does this show America's determination for freedom?
What is.. by making it clear that they will always fight back and will not surrender until they are victorious?
Puritan or rationalist? "If we reason to the root of things, we shall find no difference."
What is rationalist?
"...but if a thief break into my house...am I to suffer it?" In this excerpt, who/what is being compared to a thief?
What is Great Britain?
The meaning of ardour from the text
What is.. enthusiasm, compassion?
"Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder..." What convinced him to fight?
What is safety for America and for his and future generations freedom?
The purpose of this statement, "...but if a thief break into my house, burn and destroy my property, kill or threaten to kill me, or those in it, am I to suffer it?"
What is.. by comparing Great Britain to murderers that are breaking into our home he hopes to anger people enough to stand up and fight to protect our home?
Example of puritan or rationalist belief? "The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country."
What is rationalist?
Explanation: These men are given the gift to fight, but don't use it when their country needs it most.
In this statement, "...though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal never can expire," coal is being compared to..
What is America's will to fight for freedom?
The meaning of tyranny from the passage
What is.. cruel and oppressive government rule?
How was Paine using logic to persuade people to fight back in this statement? "...but if a thief breaks into my house, burn and destroy my property, and kill or threaten me...am I to suffer it?"
What is.. if someone breaks into your house, you would defend yourself, so why wouldn't you do the same with Britain?
Paine's purpose of including this statement, "It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or blessing will reach you all"
What is.. he wanted to scare people into joining the revolution by explaining how everyone will be affected either positively or negatively depending on what they do to fight back?
Rationalism or puritanism? "A man may easily distinguish himself between temper and principle- that America will never be happy till she gets clear of foreign domination."
What is rationalism?
How does the quote, "What we we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly..." relate to the American Revolution?
What is.. because it will be a hard fight to win and will take a lot of strength and determination, but that is what will make it all worth it at the end and our freedom will be much more appreciated?
The term "tory" was used to describe someone who was..
What is.. loyal to Britain?
"My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light," says Paine. How does this statement use logic to show how Paine was a rationalist?
What is.. by stating that he knows exactly what he is fighting for and what he hopes to gain by the end?
Paine's meaning when he says, "The cunning of the fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf; and we ought to guard equally against both."
What is.. America needs to be both smart and strong to defeat the British?
Puritanism or rationalism? "Even the expression is so impious, for so unlimited a power can only belong to God."
What is puritanism?
The statement, "The blood of his children shall curse his cowardice..." means...
What is.. that his children will suffer the affects of Americans not fighting back, so he wants people to think of how it will affect future generations?
The meaning of impious from the text
What is.. lacking proper respect for God?
Why is this an emotional phrase? "I turn with the warm ardour is a friend to those who have nobly stood, and are yet determined to stand the matter out."
What is.. he is talking about the compassion he has for those who stand nobly and strong throughout the whole struggle?
The purpose of including the story about the tory tavern keeper and his child was...
What is.. to awaken every man to duty to fight for his children so they can have peace in their day?
Rationalism or puritanism? "I call not upon a few, but upon all -but on every state- better to have too much force than too little."
What is rationalism?
"These are the times that try men's souls." The meaning of this phrase is..
What is.. that this is a time of crisis and a man's character will now truly be tested to see if he will stand up and do what is right?
A summer soldier was used to describe someone who..
What is.. only fought when they wanted, instead of hanging on the whole way through they would just come and go as they please.