Read the excerpt from Common Sense."Ye that oppose independence now, ye know not what ye do; ye are opening a door to eternal tyranny by keeping vacant the seat of government."Paine repeats the word “ye” in order to
Answer
A
grab the attention of colonists who may not understand the urgency of his cause.
B
encourage readers to take up arms against colonists who agree with the king.
C
ask the king directly to allow the colonies to be represented in Parliament.
D
scold the colonists for their refusal to fight for an important cause.
Explanation
Paine repeats “ye” to address colonists who oppose independence directly and make them pay attention to the danger he describes. He warns that leaving the seat of government vacant could lead to “eternal tyranny,” emphasizing the urgency of his cause. The passage does not ask the king for representation or call readers to take up arms.
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