ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -1, expresses feelings towards Britain’s control over the colonies. Paine’s purpose is to unite the colonists in an effort to retaliate against Great Britain. He uses an objective tone in order to unite and rally the common person in his nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thomas Paine’s most effective persuasive technique is pathos because he makes the colonists feel guilt, fear, sorrow, and anger in hopes of encouraging the colonists to fight for their freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paine’s The Crisis is so persuasive because of Paine’s use of three rhetorical devices: ethos, pathos, and logos.

Detailed explanation-4: -4) Paine’s rhetoric persuaded colonists to support independence to prevent future oppression.

Detailed explanation-5: -He also calls on their patriotism and belief in God to commit his audience to his cause. His work addresses the concerns he has about the oppressive British Empire controlling the colonies. Paine’s article is appropriately titled The American Crisis. Therefore, his audience is the American colonists.