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Thomas Paine Writing Style And Audience

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For which of the following reasons did Thomas Paine employ simple, straightforward language in his writings?
A

He lacked formal education and was therefore unable to write for the educated classes.

B

He was a native French speaker for whom English was a second language.

C

He had grown weary of writing exclusively for a wealthy, elite audience.

D

He wanted to ensure that his arguments would be easily understood by the common people.

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