how do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the pe

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sesenic [268]

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how do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the pe

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stich3 [128] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-30T09:05:47+03:00

stich3 [128]3 years ago

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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.