How does the author express his views?

Write a summary about what you have learned about interpreting literature and presenting it to an audience.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone.

Thomas paine's common sense convicted colonists to