Question

Every day wears out the little remains of kindred between us and them, and can there be any reason to hope, that as the relationship expires, the affection will increase, or that we shall agree better, when we have ten times more and greater concerns to quarrel over than ever? Paine’s use of phrases such as "little remains," "relationship expires," and "quarrel over" suggest that his purpose is to

Answer 1

Answer: To motivate the colonies to progress without British support

Explanation:

The colonies were becoming discouraged by the activities of the British. As ways to inspire them, Paine uses words such as "little remains, relationship expires, querrel over" to encourage them, although he knows their relationship is nearing extinction but gives them reasons to progress even while in the situation.