Read the excerpt from common sense. "neither can ye reconcile britain and america. the last cord now is broken, the people of england are presenting addresses against us.” in this excerpt, paine uses figurative language to a. suggest that the relationship between britain and america cannot be severed. b. exaggerate the colonists’ claims of injustice against britain. c. emphasize that harmony between britain and america is not possible. d. describe britain’s cruel treatment of the colonists.

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.