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:

The paragraph mentions that Thomas Paine "wrote pamphlets". A "writer" is someone who writes. "Person" and "man" are too general. An "activist" is more about taking action (not just writing). Since the key detail is about writing, "writer" is the most specific and fitting word.

Answer:

writer