Common sense is an important historical document. it is a forty-eight page pamphlet written by thomas paine that called for american colonists to declare immediate independence from british rule. paine wrote in a brisk and poignant, even sharp style. it was published at a time when many americans were uncertain about pursuing independence. it was wildly successful and had a significant impact on many americans. which provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the information presented? a) in 1175 benjamin rush to edit and publish the now-famous pamphlet known as common sense. b) common sense persuade american colonists that they could successfully wage a war for their independence. c) the common sense pamphlet was originally called plain truth and was structured as if it was a sermon. d) thomas paine did not use his name when he first published common sense; it was simply signed "written by an englishman."

Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."

Reflect on the passages above and your responses to them. compose a response to this questions: how does the use of metaphor bring to life or intensify whatever the author is describing? do you think metaphors enhance description or make them too difficult to understand? explain your response.

Read this excerpt from we’ve got a job: the 1963 children’s march. though connor was commissioner of public safety, blacks knew that it wasn't their health and safety he intended to protect. and he certainly didn't put out their fires. between the late 1940s and early 1960s, more than fifty black homes and churches in birmingham were bombed. one neighborhood was hit so often, it was called "dynamite hill." no one was ever prosecuted, even when the police could identify the bombers. what is the tone of the excerpt? inquisitive sentimental apologetic scornful