The word “expires” in the excerpt suggests that Paine believed the colonies’ separation from Britain was inevitable. The use of "expires" implies that the relationship is coming to an end naturally and cannot be revived, indicating a belief in the inevitability of separation.
Read the excerpt from Common Sense.
“Every day wears out the little remains of kindred between us and them, and can there be any reason to hope, that as the relationship expires, the affection will increase, or that we shall agree better, when we have ten times more and greater concerns to quarrel over than ever?”
The word “expires” tells the reader that Paine believed the colonies’ separation from Britain was
inevitable.
concerning.
dangerous.
fixable.
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What do both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening” communicate to the reader?
key historical points of the time
information about complaints of the time
details of a significant relationship
information about the speaker’s life
key historical points of the time
information about complaints of the time
details of a significant relationship
information about the speaker’s life
Both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening” communicate to the reader information about the speaker’s life. In "The Author to Her Book," Anne Bradstreet expresses her feelings about her own writing and creation, reflecting her personal experiences as a poet. In "A Hymn to the Evening," she contemplates the beauty of nature and its connection to her spiritual life. Both works include elements of the speaker's personal perspective and experiences.
Read the excerpt from Common Sense.
"Some Massanello may hereafter arise, who, laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge."
In the excerpt, Paine compares a deluge—a torrential downpour—to the actions of a group of men to illustrate their
force.
intentions.
numbers.
pride.
"Some Massanello may hereafter arise, who, laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge."
In the excerpt, Paine compares a deluge—a torrential downpour—to the actions of a group of men to illustrate their
force.
intentions.
numbers.
pride.
In the excerpt, Paine compares a deluge—a torrential downpour—to the actions of a group of men to illustrate their force. The imagery of a deluge suggests overwhelming and potentially destructive power, emphasizing the danger that such a group could pose to the liberties of the people.
Read the paragraph.
[1] Cory tried out for his school play, Rumors, by Neil Simon. [2] Cory got the part of “Ken.” [3] Cory attended rehearsal every day after school, and he practiced his lines every night. [4] Cory was fantastic on opening night. [5] Cory made the audience laugh!
Why does this paragraph lack sentence variety?
Each sentence begins with the subject.
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause.
Each sentence begins with a prepositional phrase.
Each sentence begins with the predicate.
[1] Cory tried out for his school play, Rumors, by Neil Simon. [2] Cory got the part of “Ken.” [3] Cory attended rehearsal every day after school, and he practiced his lines every night. [4] Cory was fantastic on opening night. [5] Cory made the audience laugh!
Why does this paragraph lack sentence variety?
Each sentence begins with the subject.
Each sentence begins with a dependent clause.
Each sentence begins with a prepositional phrase.
Each sentence begins with the predicate.
This paragraph lacks sentence variety because each sentence begins with the subject. All the sentences start with "Cory," which creates a repetitive structure and reduces the overall variety in sentence openings.
Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I.
"Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place, and a generous parent should have said, 'If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.'"
Which phrase in the excerpt is an emotional appeal to the reader?
“Not a man lives”
“believes that a separation”
“let it be in my day”
“that my child may have peace”
"Not a man lives on the continent but fully believes that a separation must some time or other finally take place, and a generous parent should have said, 'If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.'"
Which phrase in the excerpt is an emotional appeal to the reader?
“Not a man lives”
“believes that a separation”
“let it be in my day”
“that my child may have peace”
The phrase in the excerpt that serves as an emotional appeal to the reader is “that my child may have peace.” This phrase evokes feelings of concern for the future and emphasizes the desire for a better life for the next generation, which can resonate deeply with readers’ emotions.