Question

use what you have learned in this lesson to revise the following passage for the appropriate audience and impact. select words and phrases that will strengthen this critical analysis essay.
in the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson talks about independence
supports independence
through his use of big words and fancy argument skills
formal english and classical argumentative structure. first, jefferson states his thesis, which makes it
seem important that the colonists get
independence. next,
jefferson gives evidence against the king
merican colonies
that colonists should
stop paying taxes and fight
to the colonists proble
gives some tips for
offers ideas about what he calls
suggests that the colonies should have

Explanation:

The goal is to revise the passage for a critical analysis essay, using formal, academic language that aligns with scholarly analysis of the Declaration of Independence. Each selected phrase should reflect precise, critical framing of Jefferson's rhetorical choices and purpose.

1. First dropdown: Replace casual language with formal academic phrasing about rhetorical structure.
2. Second dropdown: Choose phrasing that formally frames Jefferson's thesis as a deliberate, authoritative call for independence.
3. Third dropdown: Select language that accurately and formally describes Jefferson's argument for colonial independence in line with critical analysis.

Answer:

1. First completed line: In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson supports independence through his use of formal English and classical argumentative structure.
2. Second completed line: First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonies should have independence.
3. (For the remaining incomplete dropdown, the most appropriate formal choice would be: Jefferson gives evidence against the king to argue that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight for the obvious answer to the colonists' problem — refining the final dropdown to align with critical analysis framing, though the full context is partial.)