1. Forms of Rhetoric in the Declaration of Independence
Jefferson is trying to talk on the same level as a king to boast his arguments which is shown with his repetitive and rhythmic choice of word placement and sentence structure. ... For example, the website http://mail.baylorschool.org/ writes "The long list of grievances reads like hammer blows because of the parallel structure and anaphora, the vilifying verbs, and the choice of other words that arouse the emotion of the audience....
- Word Count: 1343
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate