Question

What is one reason that Thomas Paine brings up the opposing argument that the colonies have done well under British control? A.To build ethos by showing he understands the other side B.To create a simile by comparing the arguments to each other C.To build pathos by showing he feels bad for his opponents D.To create parallelism by showing the opposing arguments side by side

Answer 1

i will go with ethos - to build it up

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. By showing that he understands the opposing argument, Thomas Paine is showing that he has an in-depth understanding of America under British rule. This causes him to gain credibility, as it is obvious that he is well-versed and knowledgeable in all areas, not just when it comes to backing up his own argument.