Read the excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. What was most likely to be his purpose in describing his motives?
I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment
to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence;
am clearly, positively, and conscientiously persuaded that
it is the true interest of this continent to be so...
A. To show readers he is an experienced politician
B. To prove that he opposes British rule
C. To persuade politicians to set aside differences
D. To build a sense of trust with his audience
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In a debate focused specifically on the topic of whether new laws are needed to prevent distracted driving, the following argument is made. which type of special appeal does it demonstrate? “my opponent is correct—distracted driving is very dangerous. many activities—texting, talking on the phone, looking at maps, eating breakfast—all of these contribute to accidents. yes, we have statistics to support that. however, my opponent is totally ignoring the role that improper and inconsistent maintenance of your vehicle can also have in causing accidents! ” a. false analogy b. red herring c. bandwagon d. fallacy of argument from ignorance