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

Question

English

Jair Larson

8 November, 05:41

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

+1

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Ignacio · Answer 1

Tone is elevated in the opening words - the organization of the words 'We hold these truths to be self-evident' sounds nobler than saying 'We believe this'. The parallelism of stating each right in a dependent clause beginning with that adds power and rhythm to the ideas.