The Declaration of Independence-Logos, Ethos, Pathos and Kairos

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Thomas Jefferson is famous because his declaration of independence marked the beginning of Human rights activism in America and contributes majorly to language learning. The document has several ideas and themes characterized by the appeals used to persuade the audience. The rhetorical analysis will enable us to gain a better understanding of the language used in the document, thus broadening our knowledge on the document and its objective. The essay will provide a summary of the declaration of independence, evidence of the existence of ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos and, finally, an evaluation of how Jefferson utilizes them.
In summary, the declaration of independence, approved on July 4, 1774, is a document that changed the history of America. It vividly explained why the American colonies needed to alienate themselves from the British Empire. Jefferson first elaborates on the reason why they take a written action against the government. Then he provides a list of injustices inflicted on them by the government declaring that for those reasons, they need to go a separate way. The future of the colonies is dependent on the signatories of the document, and they do not disappoint. The declaration in itself a list of grievances for King Gorge the third and is aimed at him and many other audiences. They include the international scene, the British government as a whole, and the American public and private sectors. In the end, the reason for the declaration of alienation is evident, and the declaration is the first written sign of the fight for independence that officially begins. Jefferson utilizes the four persuasive appeals to prove to Americans that lack an alternative solution to the impending dangers witnessed. He also wants to persuade other colonies 13 colonies of America to join in the cause.
Ethos appeals to ethics, and Jefferson uses them rightly to persuade the other colonies to revolt. Jefferson's character persuades the audience when he shows he has authority and credibility. By explaining the reasons they want to alienate themselves, he shows how reasonable they are to the ethical view. "Nor have we wanted inattention to our brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwinnable jurisdiction on us. We have reminded them of our circumstances of migration and settlement here" (Jefferson 34). The ethos helps the reader believe that he is trustw...