Yes you can use i for your thesis
Answer:
A - Explains the Purpose of the Story
Explanation:
An author's message is the reason why an author wrote the story, the purpose of it, and what they wanted to accomplish.
Answer: To persuade colonists that the colonies should become independent.
Explanation:
Paine used plain language that spoke to the common people of America and he was the first person to openly ask for independence from Great Britain.
Past tense would best suit this choice or wording