Paine was trying to reach a wide audience, so he used different approaches. In the first paragraph, Paine appeals to colonists’ sense of by using language. I dread the event of a reconciliation with Britain now, as it is more than probable, that it will followed by a revolt ... the consequences of which may be far more fatal than all the malice of Britain. I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived.