Question

What rhetorical effect does the personification of the word Prudence have in the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence?

Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

Answer 1

A. It ironically appeals to the religious sentiments of the audience.
B. It sarcastically criticizes the colonists’ desire to form a new government.
C. It directly emphasizes an appeal to the reader’s emotions.
D. It effectively enhances the logos and ethos of the argument.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

@ParthKohli

Answer 4

@Charles.305

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Oh..... Sorry I haven't quite learned that yet.

Answer 7

C. It directly emphasizes an appeal to the reader’s emotions.

Answer 8

What he said^
(In case you aren't sure,
Ethos- Credibility(4/5 doctors blah blah blah)
Logos- Facts, evidence, etc
Pathos- Emotional appeal)

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Sure

Answer 11

Which reason best explains Thomas Jefferson's purpose for repeating the phrase "He has" in the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 12

A. to provide a parallel structure to the argument
B. to increase the reader's interest
C. to emphasize the wrongdoings by the king
D. To justify the colonists’ struggle for freedom

Answer 13

The grievances were basically like jabs at the king. Jefferson wrote all these things demonstrating how cruel the king is, so repetition of "he has" further pushes a reader's hatred of him by embedding it into your head. So your answer would be C

Answer 14

What argument does the author anticipate and indirectly refute in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence?

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Answer 15

I remember doing this in my class, and everyone was stuck between C and D. I don't remember which one was right, but I think it is C

Answer 16

(The he has one)

Answer 17

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Answer 18

A. The colonists are suffering only because of their lack of representation in Parliament.
B. If the colonists are suffering, they need to first submit a petition to Parliament.
C. The colonists have no right to oppose the laws and taxes levied by the king of England.
D. Parliament has no involvement in the matters of the American colonies.

Answer 19

I believe it would be A. He doesn't specifically write "We do not get representation in Parliament" in the excerpt, so A seems fitting as an 'indirect' response to an argument

Answer 20

I think I have the last one. Thank you so much for all your help, it means a lot! If I need your help on any thing else i'll be sure to ask!

Answer 21

No problem haha