Which rhetorical device does Paine use to convey his message to the average

colonists reading his pamphlet?

A. Appeals to pathos

B. Heightened diction

c. Aphorisms

D. Appeals to ethos

The correct answer is A

A. Appeal to Pathos

Explanation:

Thomas Paine used his form of rhetoric mainly as an appeal to pathos, especially in writing "The Crisis." He employed pathos to cultivate a sense of solidarity among revolutionaries. A call to loyalty has been accompanied by an urgent plea in the war against Britain to feel associated with others. His frequent use of "we" to show he was one with his audience, was a persuasive tool to pull his audience into sympathizing with his cause.