How is a rhetorical analysis different from a rhetorical precis? What is the most confusing part about writing a rhetorical analysis so far?

What is tomas paine's central claim in this excerpt

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While looking at ads on a professional job site, justin saw this job posting: "the employee should have a degree in human behavior and at least 5 years experience in behavioral modifications. we are also looking for an employee who is good at crisis divergence. typically employees will spend a lot of time supporting others."