"The Crisis, Number One" is actually a literary work done by Thomas Paine. And based on the excerpt above taken from this, the one that gives the best description of the author's use of figurative language is the second option. Thomas Paine is using metaphor here in order to illustrate the reason why America must acquire independence from Britain.
Private theaters were a sign of social significance, You had to be rich and popular to access them. especially if it was to see Shakespeare.
Answer:
A passage from a novel
Explanation:
An excerpt represents not just a quote but a complete passage from a book. It can be a few lines taken from a poem or a novel.
Mostly excerpts are used for complete understanding of a piece of writing. It is easier to critically evaluate a piece of writing when it is broken down into excerpts and then expanded on. It enhances the understanding of the reader.
For example teachers might give a single paragraph to their students and ask them to expand on them and judge their understanding through it.
