I agree that the Author's form of rhetoric was very smart, and that the respectful tone did exemplify that the author strongly desired a reconciliation. They also, made sure to imput their opinions, by stating that in order for there to be...More

I understand Jacob how you say that rhetoric is being used to enhance the message he is trying to get across. Just like the Olive Branch of Petition, which I did, rhetoric is used in the document to reach a goal. The goal that they have, is to get...More

I think both of these documents are similar because in the Olive branch Petition is talking about how British was holding the Colonists back. In addition, Common sense is talking about how Europe was holding American back from expanding. British...More

I think you should add where the colonists were trying to gain compassion from the British and also which specific words show the tone of the author. Maybe add more analysis tying your quote back to your claim about the author trying to gain...More

Thomas Paine does take the view of the colonists and wants to be independent from Britain. He belioeves that it is very bad to be ruled under them. england won't give the colonists what they deserve. Thre economy of Britain is not of full potential...More

Staci, I totally agree with with this explanation about the document of Common Sense, but what in Common sense was clearly explained in the Declaration of Independence. Do you think that this shows that the colonist directly agreed to what Thomas...More

Nathan is there a way possible for people that aren't apart of the family to be king? As well as i think that the man should help each other to separate from the crown to be better on their own.

I agree with your statement that the author uses rhetoric to convince the king into bringing back the old relationship. Without rhetoric what point is there to even try and convince the king. Also I like the evidence you used and how you...More