I would still pay my taxes even if I would not get caught for avoiding them.Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutral (Neither Agree Nor Disagree)DisagreeStrongly Disagree

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Read the following excerpt from "Resistance to Civil Government" in which Thoreau argues that a person should disobey the government when its laws go against his or her conscience:I have never declined paying the highway tax, because I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject; and as for supporting schools, I am doing my part to educate my fellow countrymen now. It is for no particular item in the tax bill that I refuse to pay it. I simply wish to refuse allegiance to the State, to withdraw and stand aloof from it effectually. I do not care to trace the course of my dollar, if I could, till it buys a man or a musket to shoot one with, — the dollar is innocent, — but I am concerned to trace the effects of my allegiance. In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.How does this excerpt best support Thoreau's argument?A.It persuades readers with ethos because he has followed through on his words with actions.B.It establishes logos by explaining the ways that he has already practiced civil disobedience.C.It uses parallelism to highlight the urgency of the matter and makes his argument more persuasive.D.It summarizes his overall claim and ends with a strong appeal to pathos.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from "Resistance to Civil Government" in which Thoreau argues that a person should disobey the government when its laws go against his or her conscience:I have never declined paying the highway tax, because I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject; and as for supporting schools, I am doing my part to educate my fellow countrymen now. It is for no particular item in the tax bill that I refuse to pay it. I simply wish to refuse allegiance to the State, to withdraw and stand aloof from it effectually. I do not care to trace the course of my dollar, if I could, till it buys a man or a musket to shoot one with, — the dollar is innocent, — but I am concerned to trace the effects of my allegiance. In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.How does this excerpt best support Thoreau's argument?A.It persuades readers with ethos because he has followed through on his words with actions.B.It establishes logos by explaining the ways that he has already practiced civil disobedience.C.It uses parallelism to highlight the urgency of the matter and makes his argument more persuasive.D.It summarizes his overall claim and ends with a strong appeal to pathos.

Read the following excerpt from "Resistance to Civil Government" in which Thoreau argues that a person should disobey the government when its laws go against his or her conscience:I have never declined paying the highway tax, because I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject; and as for supporting schools, I am doing my part to educate my fellow countrymen now. It is for no particular item in the tax bill that I refuse to pay it. I simply wish to refuse allegiance to the State, to withdraw and stand aloof from it effectually. I do not care to trace the course of my dollar, if I could, till it buys a man or a musket to shoot one with, — the dollar is innocent, — but I am concerned to trace the effects of my allegiance. In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.How does this excerpt best support Thoreau's argument?A.It persuades readers with ethos because he has followed through on his words with actions.B.It uses parallelism to highlight the urgency of the matter and makes his argument more persuasive.C.It establishes logos by explaining the ways that he has already practiced civil disobedience.D.It summarizes his overall claim and ends with a strong appeal to pathos.

I have never declined paying the highway tax, because I am as desirous of being a good neighbor as I am of being a bad subject; and as for supporting schools, I am doing my part to educate my fellow countrymen now. It is for no particular item in the tax bill that I refuse to pay it. I simply wish to refuse allegiance to the State, to withdraw and stand aloof from it effectually. I do not care to trace the course of my dollar, if I could, till it buys a man or a musket to shoot one with, — the dollar is innocent, — but I am concerned to trace the effects of my allegiance. In fact, I quietly declare war with the State, after my fashion, though I will still make what use and get what advantage of her I can, as is usual in such cases.How does this excerpt best support Thoreau's argument?A.It persuades readers with ethos because he has followed through on his words with actions.B.It establishes logos by explaining the ways that he has already practiced civil disobedience.C.It uses parallelism to highlight the urgency of the matter and makes his argument more persuasive.D.It summarizes his overall claim and ends with a strong appeal to pathos.