Paine's "The Crisis, No 1"
When is war justified, according to Paine?
when its defensive - like man protecting his property
Why does Paine use the story about the tavern owner?
A good father would fight for his kid so that their kids would have peace later. "Unfatherly expression."
Name two emotions to which Paine appeals in this essay.
Anger and patriotism. His word choices such as "slavery" and "tyranny" evoke anger, while words such as "freedom" evoke patriotism and hope.
Who does Paine feel is on the colonists' side so they are sure to win?
God
Why does Paine say God will be on our side and not Britain's?
God gave them life, he is on their side. God wouldn't condone a common murderer.
Does he appeal more to emotion or reason? What word choice supports your answer?
He appeals more to emotion. Pathos.
How does Paine describe the British king?
He describes the king as a "common highway murder."
What persuasive technique does Paine use to develop his main idea?
He uses imagery. "The chains of slavery."
Why does Paine call the king a "common highway murder"?
Offensive war is murder. The king started it and they are only defending themselves. God gave them life. They are defending what God gave them, he is on their side.
describe paine's tone
Paine was very intense and brutally honest. Half time coach. Emotional appeal.
What does Paine mean when he refers to "the summer soldier" and the "sunshine patriot?
Soldiers who fight and cheer for the winning team.
What is the main idea of Paine's pamphlet?
The main of Paine's pamphlet centers around gaining independence from the British monarchy. He uses pathos to make his writing more impactful.
"To obtain too cheaply will lead to esteem to lightly" means
doing something too easily will not be valued
Words like "slavery", "tyranny", "freedom", "cowardice" are called what kinds of words?
emotionally charged words
what powerful emotional appeal does Paine make at the end of this part of his essay to describe the choices facing the colonists?
they don't want to be enslaved, they wanted their country peaceful and beautiful
