How does writers use characterization in a story

What does it mean when world war one is referred to as a “total war”

The pullman strike resulted in eugene debs receiving a pardon for his involvement. the company losing very little money. the company rehiring workers that withdrew from the union. other companies handling strikes themselves instead of going to court.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..