Question

"The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy." What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt? to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents

Answer 1

Answer:

To evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's "Crisis No. 1" is a political pamphlet that expresses the need for the colonies to revolt against the British monarchy and fight for their independence. This document would become one of the inspirations for the American war of Independence.

Paine states, "the heart that feels not is dead", referring to those reluctant to participate in the revolt. According to him, those who join the revolt are giving their part to ensure a future for their children and the coming generations. His appeal directs more to those who did not join the cause while they have the chance to be a part of something history will always remember. He reiterates that "the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy."

Thus, the correct answer is the third option.