Read the excerpt from the crisis, number i.

"i am as confident as i am that god governs the world that america will never be happy till she gets clear of foreign dominion. wars without ceasing will break out till that period arrives, and the continent must in the end be conqueror; for though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire."

paine uses metaphor to demonstrate that
a)the colonists will never know true joy.
b)the fight for independence is never-ending.
c)the concept of freedom will never cease to exist.
d)britain will never stop pursuing control of the colonies.

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.