Question

read the paragraph
thomas paine was an english american __________ who wrote pamphlets that influenced many people and were instrumental in starting the american revolution. he skillfully communicated the ideas of the revolution to everyone, from farmers to intellectuals.
if the purpose of this paragraph is to inform, which word best fits in the blank?
writer
person
activist
man

Explanation:

Since the paragraph mentions that Thomas Paine wrote pamphlets, the word "writer" directly relates to the act of writing. "Person" and "man" are too general. "Activist" is not indicated by the text about writing pamphlets.

Answer:

writer