Epic poems have many characteristics. There is a "hero" who is important and has a significant ability or characteristic. There is usually a supernatural aspect, a villain of some kind, and an overlying theme.

There are also several technical aspects. The poet is usually objective, there is repetition in the wording, and an extended speech made by the "hero" is featured at some point.

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What effect does Thomas Paine hope The American Crisis will have on readers?

Keith_Richards [23]

Answer:

He hopes it will inspire them to keep fighting for independence.

Explanation:

He hopes it will inspire them to return home to England – this is not the right answer. Thomas Paine supports the fight against England, not return to it.

He hopes it will persuade them to emigrate to America – this is not the correct answer. Thomas Paine wrote for people who were already in America.

He hopes it will persuade them to draft the Declaration of Independence – this is the wrong answer. Thomas Paine published The American Crisis when the Declaration of Independence was already made (in 1776.)

He hopes it will inspire them to keep fighting for independence – this is the correct answer. Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet to express liberal ideas and support the fight for freedom. In the conclusion, he even wrote that he sees “independence as America's natural right and interest”, directly supporting the fight for America’s independence and autonomy.

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