Question

Read the excerpt from Common Sense. "Ye that oppose independence now, ye know not what ye do; ye are opening a door to eternal tyranny by keeping vacant the seat of government." Paine repeats the word “ye” in order to

Answer 1

Its a. to grab the attention of colonist who may not understand the urgency of his cause.

Answer 2

Answer:

- Grab the attention of colonists who may not understand the urgency of his cause.

Explanation:

Repetition is one of the most commonly employed literary device that involves repetition of words or phrases in order to emphasize a point and enhance the clarity and understanding of the content or ideas proposed.

'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine is acknowledged as one of the most influential essays in the US history. It proposes crucial arguments that challenged the entire structure of the British government and challenged its tyrannical norms and denial of the basic human rights to the citizens of the colonies. Paine employed a variety of techniques to persuade the US audience to demand freedom and a democratic government.

As per the question, the repetition of 'ye' exemplifies the author's purpose to 'grab the attention of the colonists to make them understand the urgency of the cause' and persuade them(colonists) to demand their rights and freedom.