For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire. —Thomas Paine
“The Crisis,” No. 1

Which type of figurative language is used in the passage?

What point does Paine make through metaphor?

Liberty will cease to exist.
Liberty will always be an option.
My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light.

—Thomas Paine
“The Crisis,” No. 1

Which type of figurative language is used in the passage?

What point does Paine make with the simile?
His reasoning is true.

His reasoning is blinding.

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility