Analyzing this information is quite a "paine" indeed. Thomas Paine is using different types of literary devices it seems. But I cannot help you much further I am sorry.
Answer:
The phrases that are examples of imagery are:
B. He breathed upon the great rocks and lumps of earth;
C. the Moon rose big and full over the water.
Explanation:
Imagery is a literary device an author uses when he/she wishes to appeal to the five senses (sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing). The purpose is to involve the readers and help them visualize what is being described. In the excerpt, phrases B and C appeal to the readers senses. They can actually imagine the scenery, the rocks and lumps of earth, as well as the moon's size and shape.
A noun that completes an action is called an object.
It is also a noun expression which is modified through the activity of a verb or practically supports a preposition.
Yes. People tend to feel more sympathy for those that look and think like them. They see themselves in others.