Read the excerpt from the Declaration of
Independence.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men
are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among
these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted
among Men, deriving their just powers from the
consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is
the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to
institute new Government...
Which statement best describes the relationship
between Jefferson's diction and his purpose?
O Jefferson uses words with neutral connotations to
present a claim based on reason and precedent.
O Jefferson uses words with positive connotations to
praise his listeners for their political activism.
O Jefferson uses words with neutral connotations to
suggest that there is no urgency to his message.
O Jefferson uses words with positive connotations to
encourage peaceful relations with Britain.