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What does the author suggest about common sentiments in the text?
What does the author suggest about common sentiments in the text?
What effect does time have on people's beliefs?
What effect does time have on people's beliefs?
What does the author assert about abuse of power?
What does the author assert about abuse of power?
What is the author's stance on personal remarks in the text?
What is the author's stance on personal remarks in the text?
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What is the cause of America according to the author?
What is the cause of America according to the author?
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Study Notes
Author's Suggestions and Assertions
- The author suggests that common sentiments are present in the text, but the nature of these sentiments is not specified.
- Time has an erosive effect on people's beliefs, potentially leading to a change in their convictions.
- The author asserts that the abuse of power is a significant issue, implying that it is a common occurrence or a tendency among those in positions of authority.
- The author takes a stance against personal remarks in the text, indicating that they should be avoided or are considered unacceptable.
- According to the author, the cause of America is not specified, leaving the interpretation of this phrase open to the reader.
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Test your knowledge of the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' by Thomas Paine, edited by Edward Larkin for Broadview Editions. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the sentiments and ideas presented in the text.
