Declaration of independence

1. The writers of the declaration of independence make a list of several grievances committed against them by the King of Great Britain. They repeat several times, the list of these crimes committed against the colonists. This has the effect of reminding an audience of what they have gone through, and suffered at the hands of King George. This serves to create positive sentiment for their announced position further in the declaration.

2. The writer's use several personal pronouns, to apply these grievances to the daily life of the colonists. This serves to further remind them, and show that each individual who has suffered any of these grievances is not alone in doing so. This would create a sense of common unity among the colonists, and show that the framers of the declaration have a legitimate cause in accusing the King of these crimes.

3. This document is very persuasive in appealing to the unity, and love of freedom of the colonists. It presents a litany of complaints and accusations, several of which, are undoubtedly true, which unites public opinion for a common cause. It also would serve to bring in individuals who may have considered themselves "on the fence" about the acts of Great Britain toward the states. It first presents and appeals to their common principles in the rights of Humanity. It declares this list of rights as "unalienable" and states that they are granted to Humanity by its Creator. After presenting, and establishing these rights as universal, they then proceed to make a list of accusations stating that King George has violated these rights, and that any government that does so, should be overthrown by the people.

4. The declaration of independence does anticipate that their audience would be reticent to taking such an action. It makes such an overwhelming case for the beliefs of the basic freedoms of man that any reader studying this document would have to carefully consider the ramifications of living under such an oppressive system, as opposed to taking action to create a better future. It lays out a set of consequences that are combined with the list of complaints. It serves to remind the audience that unless action is taken, they will continue to have to live without representation, or the right to self-govern their own country, and that their situation could even worsen with time. By presenting these possible outcomes, and listing their consequences, it does show the reader that by not taking action, undesirable scenarios will unfold, and that only action will bring about freedom for the people.