1.) Highlight the words, phrases, and clauses that
Paine used to appeal to a specific audience.

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;" and this single reflection, well applied, is sufficient to awaken every man to duty.
Thomas Paine,
"The Crisis," No. 1

2.) Which best describes how much of your highlighting compares to the model?

3.) Who was Paine trying to persuade? Select the TWO best answers.

4.) Complete the sentences by using the drop-down boxes:

• Paine challenged people who considered themselves-

• Paine implied that there was no choice left but-

• Paine suggested that parents should rebel for the benefit of the-

5.) According to the passage, what action does Paine argue that his audience should take?

6.) Rate Paine's words in persuading colonists to take action.
(1=ineffective and 5=highly effective)

CORRECT ANSWERS:

1.) - man
- a generous parents
- that my child may have peace
- to awaken every man to duty

2.) all

3.) - colonial men
- colonial parents

4.) - parents
- rebellion
- children

5.) rebel for the sake of their children's future

6.) 5

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