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Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”. Close Reading & Rhetorical Analysis. “Common Sense” Closed Reading. Each group will get a section of “Common Sense” to interpret for the class Note any important points that Paine makes Note any rhetorical strategies you may see. “Common Sense” Discussion Qs.

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Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”

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  1. Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” Close Reading & Rhetorical Analysis

  2. “Common Sense” Closed Reading • Each group will get a section of “Common Sense” to interpret for the class • Note any important points that Paine makes • Note any rhetorical strategies you may see

  3. “Common Sense” Discussion Qs • Why does Paine think it is in America's best interest to be free from Britain? • Why does Paine think reconciliation is impossible? • Who, in the last paragraph is the "fugitive," who must receive or take in that "fugitive," and why must that fugitive be received? • How does Paine explain the role of kings and laws in Britain? What does he want the role to be in America? • What are Paine’s best rhetorical strategies?

  4. “Common Sense” Rhetorical Analysis • In an essay, analyze how Paine uses rhetorical strategies to convince his readers of his argument. • How does Paine successfully argue his point through the use of rhetorical devices?

  5. “Common Sense” Thesis • Thomas Paine argues that Britain’s connection to America is unbeneficial and appeals to the laws of nature and God’s will to support his claim.

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