Read the excerpt from thomas paine's common sense. what was most likely
to be his purpose in mentioning "cutting throats"?

wherefore since nothing but blows will do, for god's sake,
let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next
generation to be cutting throats, under the violated
unmeaning names of parent and child.

a. to discourage children from fighting

b. to establish a comparison between war and violence

c. to evoke strong emotions in his readers

d. to appeal to an uneducated and uncultured audience

Read the paragraph many kids do not like to exercise. they do not realize that it is for their own good exercise is good for the body. there are many types of exercise activities to choose from. an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens bones playing a sport such as basketball can improve coordination so pick an activity and get your exercisel what is the big picture idea in the paragraph? many kids do not like to exercise exercise is good for the body an activity such as running increases circulation lifting weights builds muscle and strengthens