The purpose was to persuade.The language contains an example of metaphor.Paine speaks directly to his audience.Paine’s rhetoric persuaded colonists to support independence to prevent future oppression.
The correct answer is <u>B: Most people are honest enough not to commit major theft.</u> The reason why is because one i did th test but the explanation behind it is that he says in the excerpt that "From Feldman’s perspective, an office worker who eats a bagel without paying is committing a crime; the office worker probably doesn’t think so." in context hes saying that most people are honest and will say they took something small like a bagel, but at the same time they wouldn't think of a bank robbery or something.
That's how I see it, I hope i helped have a great day and good luck with class.
