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But when cities or countries are accustomed to live under a prince, and his family is exterminated, they, being on the one hand accustomed to obey and on the other hand not having the old prince, cannot agree in making one from amongst themselves, and they do not know how to govern themselves. For this reason they are very slow to take up arms, and a prince can gain them to himself and secure them much more easily. But in republics there is more vitality, greater hatred, and more desire for vengeance, which will never permit them to allow the memory of their former liberty to rest; so that the safest way is to destroy them or to reside there.

–The Prince,

Niccolò Machiavelli

1. Which text structure does Machiavelli use in this passage?

A. Cause and Effect.

B. Problem and Solution.

C. Compare and Contrast.

2. Which signal word or words help you identify this structure?

A. "but".

B. "for this reason".

C. "on the other hand".

3. How does this text structure help the author convey his central idea?

A. It explains why living in a new state can fail.

B. It explains why a republic is the way to succeed.

C. It explains why destroying a state is successful.

Machiavelli compares as he puts it a stable country under the controlled rule of a monarchy or ' prince' which can fail if it does not have this control. Machiavelli contrasts that in a monarchy the people obey and are fast to follow orders. For this reason the people would not know how to govern themselves without the prince.

While a previous republic would be a "greater desire for Vengeance" Meaning the people would not be easily manipulated.

2. On the other hand signifies comparing one thing to another. it is the only option. that will fit with such a excerpt.

3. The text structure explains that a country ruled in an authoritarian way would make the people easier to manipulate and more loyal to their 'prince'. While the people of a old Republic where the prince would come to cease would be more rebellious and would be harder to keep in line. Machiavelli states that the prince should destroy them. Niccolò Machiavelli teaches a prince on how to control his people. There are many references on doing g anything necessary to keep power, but to your people you must seem fair and just. This shines through in the excerpt