Crisis Pamphlets - were written in every day language which common citizens could understand. 1. Thomas Paine used rhetoric to convince his audience that they should revolt against the British monarchy and fight for American's independence. 2. Paine uses common rhetorical devices such as personification, strong imagery, and allusion to appeal to his audience. <span />
Answer: By keeping facts like his name and the crime unknown to the reader, the reader can better visualize themselves in the position of the narrator, leading to more fear.