Ap English Declaration of Independence Essay
Carlos Castro
Ms. Pentecost
AP English 4A
November 22, 2013
“Declaration of Independence”
In the eighteenth century, colonists were subjected to the harsh mercantilist policies of the British. After many years colonist grew weary of these oppressive acts and responded with the Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated the natural rights of all human beings, and the countless acts of oppression on the colonist by King George III. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson persuades Britain to grant colonial America its Independence because George III is un-fit to hold the governmental power of colonial America.
Jefferson uses repetition to persuade Britain to grant colonial America its Independence. For example, “He has” is repeated multiple times after Jefferson clearly states what “He has” is referring to, and that is the oppressive acts of George III. The repetition will display the countless acts of oppression by George the III on colonists throughout history. Thus, convincing the audience that George III has committed many acts of oppression. The multiple acts of oppression will expose the misuse of power by George the III, and convince the audience that governmental power should not be controlled by George III. After reading the Declaration of Independence, Britain will grant colonial America its Independence because George III has demonstrated that he is unfit to hold governmental power.
In addition, Jefferson uses words with negative connotations to persuade Britain to give America its Independence. For instance, the past-tense verbs “refused” and “dissolved” are followed after two separate repetitions of “He has”. The word refused means to decline, and dissolved means to melt or break up. Clearly, these chosen words describe the action George III took in a negative way. The use of these words will radiate a sense of negativity toward George III, which will expose his cruelty.
Ms. Pentecost
AP English 4A
November 22, 2013
“Declaration of Independence”
In the eighteenth century, colonists were subjected to the harsh mercantilist policies of the British. After many years colonist grew weary of these oppressive acts and responded with the Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated the natural rights of all human beings, and the countless acts of oppression on the colonist by King George III. In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson persuades Britain to grant colonial America its Independence because George III is un-fit to hold the governmental power of colonial America.
Jefferson uses repetition to persuade Britain to grant colonial America its Independence. For example, “He has” is repeated multiple times after Jefferson clearly states what “He has” is referring to, and that is the oppressive acts of George III. The repetition will display the countless acts of oppression by George the III on colonists throughout history. Thus, convincing the audience that George III has committed many acts of oppression. The multiple acts of oppression will expose the misuse of power by George the III, and convince the audience that governmental power should not be controlled by George III. After reading the Declaration of Independence, Britain will grant colonial America its Independence because George III has demonstrated that he is unfit to hold governmental power.
In addition, Jefferson uses words with negative connotations to persuade Britain to give America its Independence. For instance, the past-tense verbs “refused” and “dissolved” are followed after two separate repetitions of “He has”. The word refused means to decline, and dissolved means to melt or break up. Clearly, these chosen words describe the action George III took in a negative way. The use of these words will radiate a sense of negativity toward George III, which will expose his cruelty.