Thomas Paine - American Crisis, No. 1

Thomas Paine

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What two pieces of writing did Thomas Paine write?  

Common Sense and American Crisis

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What Country was Paine born in? 

England 

Elements of Argument

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What was the claim of the American Crisis?

The American colonies should continue their fight for independence and not surrender to British tyranny.

200

Qualifiers - Why was the British rule perceived as oppressive?  

Oppressive taxation and being able to take control 

Structure of Argument

100

Partitio- Why types of issues were mentioned?  

• Wanting unity & perseverance

• Sacrifices for freedom

• Fighting against British rule

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Peratio - Why did Paine believe this crisis was an opportunity? 

He thought it was a chance to show their strength and potential 

Type of Argument

100

What type of argument was this? 

persuasive writing 

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What did Paine try to persuade people to do? 

Push for independence from Britain

Rhetorical Choices

100

What type of rhetorical choices were mentioned throughout the presentation (Only need to mention 3 of the 5)

1. Rhetorical Question

2. Repetition 

3. Ethos

4. Logos

5. Pathos

200

How was repetition used? 

It was used to show that America didn't hold any fear and to show the determination they had to encourage others to support the fight for independence