What do you think is the definition of a “summer soldier” and/or a “sunshine patriot”. Paine is saying that those who jump on the bandwagon of patriotism and volunteer to fight when the battle is easily won will in these times shrink from service because they are not true patriots or soldiers.

2. What will the people who do not shrink from service deserve? They deserve admiration.

Explanation: This is the most likely answer to the question. In these lines, Paine tells us that the “summer soldier” and the “sunshine patriot” would most likely shrink from the service of their country. This means that they would most likely not fight when necessary.

What is implied by the terms “summer soldier” and “sunshine patriot” in the first paragraph? It is implied that soldiers only go there in the times and stay away during the bad ones. They flee, and only return when they’re winning the fight. Coal is a fuel, in this case, the people’s desire for liberty.

“These are the times that try men’s souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.

(8) p. 125 What does Paine feel is missing from the colonists’ struggle when he mentions Joan of Arc? He feels that the colonists need a symbol of hope and strength, like Joan of Arc.

Why does Paine believe that God will favor the Americans over the British? Paine believes that God will favor the Americans over the British because they tried every option to avoid war. He also says that God can’t be on the British’s side because both Howe and King George III are murders. You just studied 20 terms!

(4) p. 124 According to Paine, what gives something its value? The dearness of something gives it its value.

Paine’s central idea is that the time for American indepen- dence has come. How does Paine support his central idea in paragraph 11? By referring the matter from argument to arms, a new area for politics is struck; a new method of thinking hath arisen.

Paine’s essay addresses the crisis of loyalty threatening the ranks of American soldiers during the dark days of the Revolutionary War. QUICKWRITE Think about a time when your loyalty was tested and you were tempted to switch sides or give up.

In 1776, Paine wrote The Crisis, Number One, a plain spoken commentary outlining obstacles the colonies faced in the struggle with Britain. Paine wrote with fever and passion. His idea of a land free from British tyranny was developed through his writing. The Crisis was written in an elegantly simple voice.

When Paine says the colonists must “throw not the burden of the day upon Providence, but show your faith by your works,” he means they must. fight for their own freedom instead of relying on God’s will.

Paine’s tone is seen as more convincing when he uses strong wording because it is a reminder of what’s at stake for the American people; therefore, they may be more motivated to fight for what is rightfully theirs.

Answer: He emphasizes key words by capitalizing or italicizing, Paine appealed to the average colonist in a way that reinforced the democratic ideals of the early Americans. Explanation: Paine realized that his work would have been ignored had it lacked style.

Great Britain, is a political term to describe England, Scotland and Wales. He says the king is a bad as a common murderer, a highwayman, or a burglar. Paine is saying that the British government is actively trying to take away at least the last two of these rights.