How do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the persuasiveness of the document

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Weston Mayo

15 December, 08:10

How do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the persuasiveness of the document

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Kinsley Orr · Answer 1

Tone is elevated in the opening words - "We hold these truths to be self-evident" definitely sounds better and smarter than "We believe this". And given the fact that each dependent clause starts with "that", power and rhythm are added to his ideas.