Question

1. the repeated use of he has... at the beginning of several sentences is an example of.

• a. alliteration
• b. personification
• c. anaphora
• d. hyperbole

1. what rhetorical appeal does jefferson use most when listing grievances against the king?

• a. ethos
• b. pathos
• c. logos
• d. mythos

1. the phrase all men are created equal is an example of:

• a. hyperbole
• b. metaphor
• c. parallelism
• d. allusion

1. jeffersons tone throughout the declaration can best be described as:

• a. angry and bitter
• b. formal and assertive
• c. sad and mournful
• d. informal and humorous

1. the word abolish in the context of it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government means:

• a. to end or do away with
• b. to strengthen
• c. to discuss
• d. to ignore

1. what kind of rhetorical appeal does jefferson use in we hold these truths to be self - evident?

• a. logos - an appeal to logic
• b. pathos - an appeal to emotion
• c. ethos - an appeal to credibility
• d. mythos - an appeal to tradition

1. which of the following best represents jeffersons view of government?

• a. governments should protect citizens rights
• b. governments should control all aspects of society
• c. governments should be run by monarchs

Explanation:

• Question 6: Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. "He has..." repeated at the start of sentences fits this definition. Alliteration is repetition of initial consonant sounds, personification gives human traits to non - humans, and hyperbole is exaggeration.
• Question 7: Logos is an appeal to logic. When listing grievances, Jefferson uses logical arguments (e.g., listing specific actions of the king as reasons for independence). Ethos is about credibility, pathos about emotion, and mythos is not a standard rhetorical appeal in this context.
• Question 8: Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures. "All men are created equal" is a simple, direct statement. Hyperbole is exaggeration, metaphor is a comparison without "like" or "as", and allusion is a reference to something else.
• Question 9: The Declaration of Independence is a formal document. Jefferson's tone is assertive (e.g., stating rights and making a case for independence). It is not angry/bitter (too emotional for a formal document), sad/mournful (not the purpose), or informal/humorous (inappropriate for the subject).
• Question 10: In the context of "throw off such Government", "abolish" means to end or do away with. Strengthening is the opposite, discussing is not relevant, and ignoring does not fit the action of "throwing off".
• Question 11: "We hold these truths to be self - evident" is a logical statement. Logos (appeal to logic) is correct. Pathos (emotion) and ethos (credibility) are not the main appeals here, and mythos is not relevant.
• Question 12: The Declaration of Independence emphasizes that governments are formed to protect citizens' rights (e.g., life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). It is against government control of all aspects (as in a tyrannical government) and monarchy (as the colonists were rebelling against a king).

Answer:

1. C. Anaphora
2. C. Logos
3. C. Parallelism
4. B. Formal and assertive
5. A. To end or do away with
6. A. Logos – an appeal to logic
7. A. Governments should protect citizens’ rights