What is a counterclaim?
a detail that supports reasons for a claim
an opinion or belief that a claim is true
a refutation of a claim, with evidence < answer
an invalid or flawed claim, with reasons
Crisis Pamphlets - were written in every day language which common citizens could understand.
1. Thomas Paine used rhetoric to convince his audience that they should revolt against the British monarchy and fight for American's independence.
2. Paine uses common rhetorical devices such as personification, strong imagery, and allusion to appeal to his audience. <span />
By calculating the area of the rectangle (16*11) and subtracting the area of the triangle from it (5.2*8.2/2), you get the answer of 153.86 square feet.