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He uses many, but the major ones are: parallel structure ("of the people, for the people, by the people",) repetition ("great" and dedicate",) alliteration ("cannot consecrate",) and antithesis ("add or detract" "little note nor long remember.")
According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of the government is to secure natural rights for the people. Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration, borrowed this idea and many others from the work of political philosopher John Locke.
The first paragraph:1) Begins with a topic sentence that introduces a general theme.2) Follows the topic sentence with sentences that narrow the focus of the theme, so that it is less general.3) Introduces the author of the text you are writing about.4) Introduces the title of that text.5) Narrows the discussion of the topic by identifying an issue or problem.6) Finishes by making a debatable claim a thesis statement, which is defined as a debatable point/claim. Always locate the thesis statement as the final sentence of the introductory paragraph, for students will be graded on this.Body paragraphs:1) Begin with topic sentences that clearly relate to the topic, or issue, or problem, that was identified in the introductory paragraph.2) Sentences that elaborate on the issue, or problem discussed in the introductory paragraph, and also demonstrates a clear connection to the thesis statement.3) A sentence or sentences that make a claim about the topic, issue, problem.4) A quote from the text you are analyzing that supports your claim.5) Your interpretation of that quote, which explains how you arrived at your conclusion, and also demonstrates a clear connection to the thesis statement.Body paragraphs employ the One, Two, Three Rule, which is:1) Make a debatable claim.2) Support the claim with a quote.3) Explain the connection between your claim and the quote, which means you make an intellectual conclusion.Concluding paragraph:1) Begins with a topic sentence that clearly relates to the topic, or issue, or problem, that was identified in the introductory paragraph.2) Sentences that make connections with, or revisit, points from your introductory paragraph and your body paragraphs. These points now serve to close your argument.3) A synthesis of these points that clearly demonstrates the focus of your thesis statement.4) A final comment, or intellectual conclusion of sorts that points out the larger significance of your argument.Things to avoid: · Do not use contractions. · Do not use first person pronouns such as "I" "me" "my." · Do not use second person pronouns such as "you" "your" "yours." · Do not engage in personal stories, meaning stories of your own life experiences, or the experiences of friends, family, and so on. · Do not begin sentences with conjunctions: but, and, or, nor, for, so, yet. · Do not pose any questions in any assignments. This means, quite literally, not to use questions. Make statements instead. · Do not quote the bible or allude to religion in any way. · Avoid any form of direct address to the reader, such as "think about the fact that . . ." · Avoid too casual of a prose style, such as sentences that begin with words like "well, sure, now, yes, no."
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In the first sentence of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson employs a formal and declarative syntax that establishes authority and certainty. The use of parallel structure emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the weight of the decision at hand. Additionally, rhetorical devices such as ethos and pathos appeal to the audience’s sense of justice and morality, reinforcing the necessity of the declaration. This combination of syntax and rhetoric effectively persuades the reader of the legitimacy and urgency of the colonies' quest for independence.
Is that a rhetorical question?
The sentence in a paragraph that summarizes what that paragraph is about
A sentence that summarizes what the paragraph will be about is the topic sentence.
Generally the topic sentence is the first sentence of the paragraph and the rest of the paragraph explains or gives examples of the topic sentence. The topic sentence can also be the second sentence of the paragraph. This is when the first sentence is a linking sentence that links the paragraph to the previous paragraph. Sometimes the topic sentence can be the last sentence in the paragraph
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then
A deductive paragraph is a paragraph in which the topic sentence is stated first. The first sentence of a deductive paragraph should be the topic sentence.
It is the first sentence of a paragraph which is the topic sentence.
Each paragraph that you write should be about one subject.
the first sentence of the paragraph is called the topic sentence which should describe most of the paragraph for the reader to understand. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph. It makes a statement (about a topic) and the rest of the paragraph explains the topic sentence or gives examples of the topic sentence. The second sentence of a paragraph can sometimes be the topic sentence. Sometimes it is called a summary sentence.
if a paragraph does not have a topic sentence then
It's important to provide the sentence in order to determine the rhetorical device being used.