The Freedom Act

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George, and with the use of repetition Thomas Jefferson makes a strong argument on having a separate colony.

The author use of emotions can be seen through words Jefferson uses to show King wrongdoings toward colonies. He appeals his emotions through his words. For example, the author states, "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people" (33). All these words the author use shows strong resentful emotions; to create King negative impact on people of the colonies. I think Jefferson purpose was to compare the King with the pirates cause King actions were of same as pirates who ravaged, burn, plunder, and destroy; thus appealing to fear. Many of his emotional appeals are to call from the sense of empathy from the Great Britain King actions and also to set up a sense of great frustration and resentment from the King dictatorship toward the colonies. Many of the emotional appeals the author uses are considered persuasive in ...

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