Question

while you are reading, try to remember the kind of language thomas paine used in \the crisis,\ no. 1, which you read earlier in the lesson. as you read this section of common sense, think about how paine: evokes emotion. uses metaphor and hyperbole. expresses his purpose. how does paine most clearly attempt to persuade his audience in this introductory paragraph? he attempts to evoke an emotional response by suggesting his audience has prejudice and prepossession. he makes his argument seem easy to understand by stating that it containssimple facts, plain arguments, and common sense. from common sense by thomas paine

Explanation:

To persuade an audience, one common technique is to make the argument seem accessible and straightforward. By stating that the content contains "simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense," Paine is framing his argument as something that is easy for the audience to understand and accept. Evoking emotions by pointing out "prejudice and prepossession" could potentially put the audience on the defensive or make them feel attacked, which is less likely to be an effective persuasive strategy compared to making the argument seem logical and easy - to - follow.

Answer:

He makes his argument seem easy to understand by stating that it contains "simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense."