Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I."My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light."Paine most likely uses this language to convince his audience that

Paine compares his reasoning to a ray of light, suggesting that it is clear and easy to follow. The phrase “to myself” also emphasizes his confidence in his own thinking. So the best choice is that he is completely confident in his reasoning.

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