Paine tells us that it's impractical for such a large nation (America) to be ruled by a tiny little island (Britain, obviously.)
A. Metaphor.
Answer:
it made me feel a little surprised
Explanation:
One main reason was because he was such a respectful figure. John Adams would have written it but when the delegates were deciding who should write it, they picked Jefferson because he excelled over Adams in writing.
The sun cannot be long hidden because the sun is necessary for life of any kind.
The moon cannot be long hidden because we need the moon to light up the night.
The truth cannot be long hidden because if you don't consistently tell the truth, people will not trust you. Trust is necessary for a valid relationship with anybody.