Read the excerpt from Thomas Paine’s work “The Crisis” No. 1. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that sh
e has a right (not only to TAX) but “to BIND us in ALL CASES WHATSOEVER,” and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. . . . . . . Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils; and as I do not, I cannot see on what grounds the king of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us: a common murderer, a highwayman, or a house-breaker, has as good a pretence as he. The words “slavery,” “devils,” and “murderer” evoke a sense of anger and injustice. fear and anxiety. confusion and chaos. guilt and shame.
This work of Thomas Paine in Crisis No. 1 has emotional and passionate tone. And this passionate tone is reflected in the phrase of excerpt " enforce her tyranny " .
Thomas Paine depicts the connection between the settlements and Britain as that of a slave being caught by its lord, and compelled to do whatever she is told. Anger, injustice, fear, anxiety, confusion and shame shows various emotions.
Ensure that your argument is well prepared (facts, know your audience and what their preference is, etc). Good ways to present are to use emotion or strong facts. Don't exaggerate facts, thiscan lead to downgrades in your presentation grade. Make sure that everyone can understand, so simplify your topic if need be.
