Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I."The heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy."What is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?
Answer
A
to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needy
B
to evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved ones
C
to evoke in the audience shame for placing self-preservation above the good of the community
D
to evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents
Explanation
The phrase “the blood of his children will curse his cowardice” uses vivid figurative language to warn that those who shrink back from helping the cause will be condemned by future generations. The excerpt appeals to readers’ shame for choosing their own safety when their actions might have helped the whole community. So the purpose is to evoke shame for placing self-preservation above the common good.
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