7A. Explain how word choice and comparisons contribute to the specific tone or style of a text.
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Following close reading of the sentence from the Declaration beginning "We hold these truths..." to "...consent of the governed," students will select one pivotal word or phrase from that selection and discuss what that pivotal word or text is doing to communicate the author's message.
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We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable 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.
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In class, we looked in detail at the diction of this sentence, exploring the possibilities and implications of each of the main words or short phrases. What does the speaker mean by "We"? How about "all men"?
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THESIS
BASIC EXAMPLE//BODY PARAGRAPH
Note: In this example, the author wrote about the first idea in the thesis.
ADVANCED EXAMPLE // BODY PARAGRAPH
Note: In this example, the author wrote about the third idea in the thesis.
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