"My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light." Paine most likely uses this language to convince his audience that
he is completely confident in his reasoning.
his reasoning is supported by many others.
his reasoning is influenced by the laws of nature.
their reasoning is flawed if they disagree with him.

Which detail from the text most strongly supports the inference that releasing a pet into the wild can change the balance of nature within an enviorment

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

Which line from the story of my life by helen keller is an example of a simile? during the whole trip i did not have one fit of temper, there were so many things to keep my mind and fingers busy. i was like that ship before my education began, only i was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbour was. one day, while i was playing with my new doll, miss sullivan put my big rag doll into my lap also, spelled "d-o-l-l" and tried to make me understand that "d-o-l-l" applied to both. child as i was, i at once felt the tenderness and sympathy which endeared dr. bell to so many hearts, as his wonderful achievements enlist their admiration.