Discuss paines use of two of the three rhetorical appeals

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Choose two of the following three short essay questions. Answer the question in the form of a paragraph. Complete sentences are a must.

1. In "The Way to Wealth," Benjamin Franklin sets forth several overriding principles that will help people achieve wealth. Discuss three of these principles, explaining how they connect to each other and also how they lead to the development of wealth.

2. In both Common Sense and The Crisis, No. 1, Thomas Paine uses powerful persuasive appeals to make his arguments. Discuss Paine's use of two of the three rhetorical appeals. In other words, choose two prompts below and give specific answers/explanations from one or both of Paine's essays.

Logos is a logical appeal supported by facts and evidence. The focus is on the argument itself. What logical or factual appeals does Paine make in his essays? In other words, what arguments would make sense to his audience?
Ethos is an ethical appeal based on the credibility of the writer. In what way does Paine establish his credibility (his knowledge and/or his trustworthiness) with his audience?
Pathos is an emotional appeal. What emotions does Paine bring forth in his readers? How does he do so?

Consider these basic tenets of Age of Faith:

God is all-knowing and all powerful; he plays an active role in the lives of human beings.
God's word is the standard of morality and the basis of truth.
Nature is the creation of God, and it teaches us about Him.
All men have experienced original sin and can only become better (or saved) through God's grace.

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