Question

Read the sentence from a summary of Common Sense, by Thomas Paine. I believe that Common Sense presents arguments to convince the colonists of the need to free themselves from British rule. How does this sentence violate the principles of objectivity in writing a summary?

A. It contains an emotional appeal.
B. It includes loaded language.
C. It provides false or misleading information.
D. It brings the writer into the sentence.

Answer 1

D. It brings the writer into the sentence.

Step-by-step explanation:

'Bringing the writer into the sentence' in this context means that the writer is inserting his/her own thought or opinion to the sentence for the readers to read.

We can see this in this part of the excerpt:

"I believe that Common Sense presents arguments to convince the colonists of . . ."

At at hat time, Thomas Paine want to voiced up his personal opinon to persuade the public to join the revolutionary effort that eventually led to American independence from the British government.