Question

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1. (a) analyze in paragraphs 1 through 3, in what way does jefferson directly address or identify his audience? (b) make inferences which details in the text suggest that the actual target audience may be different from the stated audience? explain.

in paragraphs 1 - 3, the way jefferson identified his audience was by

1. analyze read each passage from the text, identify the type of appeal it represents and explain its likely effect on the audience.

example type of appeal effect
to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world (paragraph 3) logos
he has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. (paragraph 27) pathos
we, therefore, the representatives of the united states of america, in general congress assembled appealing to the supreme judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions... (paragraph 31) ethos

1. (a) analyze cite one more example each of a logical appeal and an emotional appeal that appear in the declaration. (b) synthesize what effect might the combination of appeals in the declaration have had on its original audience?

Explanation:

1. (a) In paragraphs 1 - 3 of the Declaration, Jefferson addresses his audience by using formal and respectful language, referring to shared values and principles. He also presents a logical - based argument structure which implies he is speaking to a rational and educated group.

(b) Details like the use of grand, universal language and the appeal to a "candid world" suggest that while the stated audience is the British Crown, the actual target may be the international community and future generations, as well as the American colonists themselves.

1. "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." is an emotional (pathos) appeal, likely to stir up anger and a sense of injustice among the audience. "We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions." is an ethical (ethos) appeal, establishing the credibility and moral standing of the American representatives.
2. (a) Logical appeal: "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States." It presents a claim with evidence to follow. Emotional appeal: "Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury." This evokes a sense of frustration and victim - hood.

(b) The combination of appeals in the Declaration likely had a powerful effect on the original audience. The logical appeals provided a rational basis for the separation, while the emotional appeals roused the passions of the colonists, making them more likely to support the cause of independence. The ethical appeals lent credibility and a sense of moral rightness to the American cause.

Answer:

1. (a) Jefferson uses formal language and logical - based argument structure to address his audience.

(b) The use of grand language and appeal to a "candid world" suggests the international community and future generations as part of the actual target audience.

1. "He has plundered our seas..." is pathos, likely to stir up anger; "We, therefore..." is ethos, establishing credibility.
2. (a) Logical: "The history of the present King..."; Emotional: "Our repeated Petitions...".

(b) The combination likely provided a rational basis, roused passions, and lent credibility to the cause of independence.