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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY

Study the editorial cartoon Join, or Die by Benjamin Franklin. Expand Image How does Benjamin Franklin use an analogy to express his viewpoint in this cartoon?

Answer

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because he believes the colonies will be ineffective unless they work together.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because snakes can be poisonous and should be prevented from spreading.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because it uses a biblical allusion that most of his readers will be familiar with.

He compares the colonies to pieces of a snake because they are treacherous and will never be able to help each other.

Explanation

Franklin depicts the colonies as separate segments of a snake to argue that they must unite to survive and be effective. The cartoon’s message, “Join, or Die,” warns that divided colonies are weaker than colonies working together. The snake image is not mainly about treachery, poison, or a biblical reference.

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