Question

compare adams’s claim in lines 1–2 of selection 1 and paine’s claim in lines 8–10 of selection 2. what do these two claims most clearly show about their arguments? a. both build their arguments around kairos. adams effectively insists that the colonists must act now because circumstances have constrained their choices to two extremes. paine effectively insists that the moment is too significant to allow compromise or division. b. both build their arguments around logos. adams effectively proves that the colonists must act now because circumstances have constrained their choices to two extremes. paine effectively proves that the moment is too significant to allow compromise or division. c. both build their arguments around ethos. adams effectively calls on his audience to reject british rule, referring to his own good character. paine effectively calls on his audience to embrace the revolution, suggesting his own reputation for wisdom. d. both build their arguments around pathos. adams effectively calls on his audience to reject british rule, appealing to their pride in their homeland. paine effectively calls on his audience to embrace the revolution, appealing to their sense of shame if they fail.

Explanation:

The question involves analyzing historical rhetorical strategies (kairos, logos, etc.) in arguments from documents like Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." Both Adams and Paine emphasize the timeliness (kairos) of the moment, asserting it is too significant for compromise.

Answer:

A. Both build their arguments around kairos. Adams effectively insists that the colonists must act now because circumstances have constrained their choices to two extremes. Paine effectively proves that the moment is too significant to allow compromise or division.