Read these sentences from the Declaration of Independence. How does Jefferson structure the argument to make it clear and convincing?He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.A.He uses a metaphor to convey a particular meaning.B.He uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main point.C.He uses parallelism to create a strong rhythm and memorable ideas.D.He uses simile and personification to emphasize his positive tone.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains how the body of the Declaration of Independence supports Jefferson’s purpose?A.It lists the ways that King George III has injured the colonies.B.It explains that it is necessary for the colonies to govern themselves.C.It asserts that the signers will uphold the duties of the U.S. government.D.It introduces the universal rights that colonists agree to respect.

Select the correct answer.How does Henry address his audience to develop his ideas in paragraph 1? A. He flatters them with compliments and thanks them for the opportunity to share his ideas freely. B. He recognizes his disrespect to the committee and requests their forgiveness for committing treason. C. He respectfully acknowledges his opposition and voices his concerns to avoid disrespecting his country and God. D. He compares their current state to freedom and slavery and urges them to be true American patriots.

1. How did Jefferson view the “revolutionary justice” that sometimes claimed innocent lives?A.As regrettable, but unavoidable, casualties of warB.As proof that the Revolution was not truly being waged for libertyC.As proof of the superiority of Americans over the FrenchD.As a kind of cleansing fire

Read this line from Patrick Henry's speech:We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth – and listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts.What two rhetorical strategies does he most clearly use here?A.He uses personification to appeal to ethos.B.He uses parallelism to build pathos.C.He uses metaphor to appeal to pathos.D.He uses simile to emphasize logos.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What argument do the authors of the Declaration of Independence make?A.Britain should create a new government for the colonists because the current government is not sufficient.B.The writers of the declaration should rule the colonies because they can do a better job than Britain.C.The king should apologize to the colonists because he has not protected their freedom.D.The colonists should separate from Britain because Britain does not protect the colonists' rights.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS