In order to gain a clear and just idea of the design and end of government, let us suppose a small number of persons settled in some sequestered part of the earth, unconnected with the rest, they will then represent the first peopling of any country, or of the world. In this state of natural liberty, society will be their first thought. A thousand motives will excite them thereto, the strength of one man is so unequal to his wants, and his mind so unfitted for perpetual solitude, that he is soon obliged to seek assistance and relief of another, who in his turn requires the same. Four or five united would be able to raise a tolerable dwelling in the midst of a wilderness, but one man might labour out of the common period of life without accomplishing any thing; when he had felled his timber he could not remove it, nor erect it after it was removed; hunger in the mean time would urge him from his work, and every different want call him a different way. Disease, nay even misfortune would be death, for though neither might be mortal, yet either would disable him from living, and reduce him toa state in which he might rather be said to perish than to die.
Use this passage from “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine to answer the question. Which best describes the purpose of the passage? to explain the solitary nature of human beings to explain the solitary nature of human beings to compare proper and improper ways of starting a society to compare proper and improper ways of starting a society to criticize the previous ways of governing a country to criticize the previous ways of governing a country to illustrate the purpose of government using a hypothetical
community as an example to illustrate the purpose of government using a hypothetical community as an example.
What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy—a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of the United States, at this very hour.
Use the passages to answer the question. The first passage’s use of the phrase “To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license” and the second passage’s use of the phrase “one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive, and the other would accept war rather than let it perish” are both examples of which rhetorical technique? juxtaposition juxtaposition hypophora hypophora rhetorical questions rhetorical questions allusion
juxtaposition
Introduction 1: “If I’m old enough to drive, I’m old enough to vote,” is what Lilly’s younger brother says. I say being able to drive has nothing to do with the ability to make an informed vote. Sure, driving is hard and requires critical thinking, but voting requires a deeper understanding of community, politics, and government. Voting is too important and influential to place in the hands of sixteen-year-olds who can still be easily influenced by peer and family pressure. Introduction 2: Who are the state representatives for your district? Adults and teens alike struggle to answer this question. People eighteen and older who live in a district vote for state representatives for their district. To make an informed vote, people must research the candidates, consider what issues are important, and determine whether a candidate will effectively represent them. In essence, it is a lot of work and a big responsibility. Suffrage is not something to be given out freely. I applaud the involvement of young teens fighting for a lower voting age, but I do not support their cause. The voting age should not be lowered because the average sixteen-year-old does not have the life experience to make reasonable decisions about issues and candidates. A) Use the passages to answer the question. How are these introductory sections similar? They both present relatable anecdotes. They both present relatable anecdotes. They both propose the same solution to a problem. They both propose the same solution to a problem. They both include a hook to engage readers. They both include a hook to engage readers. They both cite background information for context.
They both include a hook to engage readers.
Use the claim to answer the question. Claim: Breed-specific legislation, known as BSL or "pit bull bans," stop dog attacks before they can happen. Which counterclaim refutes this claim? BSL identifies breeds that are prone to aggression. BSL identifies breeds that are prone to aggression. BSL has little effect on causes of dog attacks, including unfit owners. BSL has little effect on causes of dog attacks, including unfit owners. BSL places unnecessary financial burden on communities. BSL places unnecessary financial burden on communities. BSL distracts from other safety legislation, including requiring obedience training. BSL distracts from other safety legislation, including requiring obedience training.
BSL has little effect on causes of dog attacks, including unfit owners.
In which situation would an author make a concession regarding the evidence that they present in an argument? when they feel the need to replace the evidence with something new when they feel the need to replace the evidence with something new when they find that their argument as a whole is flawed when they find that their argument as a whole is flawed when they find that the evidence they present has limitations when they find that the evidence they present has limitations when new evidence is introduced that further supports the argument
select one choice carefully
when they find that the evidence they present has limitations
Claim: Bottled water should be banned because it is bad for a person's health. Studies have shown that water from plastic bottles contains more than twice as many harmful chemicals as tap water. Counterclaim: Bottled water contains zero calories and is a much healthier choice than soda and other sugary drinks. Studies have shown that when bottled water is not available, people will usually choose those drinks when tap water is not accessible. A) Use the passage to answer the question. The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision? In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles. In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles. Corporations that sell bottled water are frequently allowed to pump and bottle clean water from reserves that should be saved for the use of local citizens. Corporations that sell bottled water are frequently allowed to pump and bottle clean water from reserves that should be saved for the use of local citizens. Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically. Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically. The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive.
select one correct answer carefully