A. Define "aphorism." square your own example below square C. Highlight two aphorisms in Paragraph 1 5. Why does Paine mention religion? A (A) To indicate that Heaven seeks war B To imply that the British troops are blessed C To suggest the British are D To reveal that taxes are part of God's blasphemous plan

. An aphorism is a concise, memorable expression of a general truth or principle. It is often a statement that is both wise and witty, and it can be used to convey a moral or philosophical idea in a succinct and impactful way.<br /><br />Example: "Actions speak louder than words."<br /><br />C. In Paragraph 1, two aphorisms are:<br />1. "Heaven is in a conspiracy to render the earth useless to man."<br />2. "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."<br /><br />5. Paine mentions religion to suggest that the British are blasphemous.