Question

read the excerpt from thomas paines work \the crisis\ no. 1.
britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to tax) but \to bind us in all cases whatsoever,\ and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. . . .
. . . neither have i so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that he has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as i do not, i cannot see on what grounds the king of britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house - breaker, has as good a pretence as he.
which phrase from the excerpt best reflects the excerpts passionate tone?
○ \britain, with an army\
○ \enforce her tyranny\
○ \she has a right\
○ \in that manner\

Explanation:

To determine the phrase reflecting a passionate tone, we analyze each option:

• "Britain, with an army" is a factual statement, lacking passion.
• "enforce her tyranny" uses strong, emotive language to criticize Britain's actions, conveying outrage and passion about the perceived oppression.
• "she has a right" is a neutral assertion.
• "in that manner" is a neutral phrase.

So "enforce her tyranny" best reflects the passionate tone as it carries a critical, emotionally charged view of Britain's actions.

Answer:

B. "enforce her tyranny"