What is one reason that Thomas Paine brings up the opposing argument that the colonies have done well under British control? A.T
o build ethos by showing he understands the other side B.To create a simile by comparing the arguments to each other C.To build pathos by showing he feels bad for his opponents D.To create parallelism by showing the opposing arguments side by side
<span>The correct answer is A. By showing that he understands the opposing argument, Thomas Paine is showing that he has an in-depth understanding of America under British rule. This causes him to gain credibility, as it is obvious that he is well-versed and knowledgeable in all areas, not just when it comes to backing up his own argument.</span>
