The Rhetorical Analysis Of William Jefferson's Declaration Of Independence

It would seem that a document written so long ago would not have a very large impact on our way of life now, but it was, and is, a basis on which our development as a democratic nation has been equated. If we were to influence our life now based on the text it would be important to look back into the past of the United States of America and read the document in context; develop an understanding of the intended audience. King George had been the announced audience, but the common people, in both the Colonies and in other countries, were an even more important audience. With this, Jefferson altered the mechanisms on which his message was delivered to make the Declaration of Independence far more accessible. In its most basic form, the document is a tantrum of a long disgruntled employee. In this sense we would assume the document would be for the tyrant they oppose, but examination into how the document is written proves otherwise. Throughout the text, King George is consistently

As the grievances are read down the list, the audience can interpret them as hard hitting points; read with pressing emotion. At this point, the grievances would then climax, putting special emphasis on the change from ‘He has’ to ‘He is’. This mechanism must be used in combination with the presentation of the information to produce the optimal effect. With this in use, it is not only important to rally the people, as previously described, but to affirm that this is the only possible solution. Near the end of the document, there is a reassurance given to the audience. “In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury” This would discount any arguments against those who believe a rebellion would be too disruptive and see a continued diplomatic stance as the