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 * Thomas Paine**



[|The Crisis, "Number 1"]
This work of prose was written by Thomas Paine to persuade the colonials into support of independence. This document argued that Americans must fight for independence, and it was able to create a national mood for revolution. Paine criticizes the British Crown to appeal to the people, and also uses emotional persuasion to get the people to understand what he is writing, and follow him and his ideals of revolution. Paine's way of writing is most appealing to the colonials, and is written in that manner purposely. Throughout this document, Paine refers to the Declaration of Independence for a source on inspiration to gain support from the colonials. Below are some quotes.

- "and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated."

- "Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER," and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth."

- "for so unlimited a power can belong only to God."

- "Well! give me peace in my day."

- "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace;"

- "I thank God, that I fear not. I see no real cause for fear."


 * Questions:**

1. What literary techniques are used in this speech?

2.What is the difference in the way of writing between Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson's [|The Declaration of Independence]

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