Question

Which reason best explains Thomas Jefferson's purpose for repeating the phrase "He has" in the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence?

1 to provide a parallel structure to the argument

2 to increase the reader's interest

3 to emphasize the wrongdoings by the king

4 to justify the colonists’ struggle for freedom

¨The Declaration of Independence (excerpt)

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. ¨

Answer 1

C- to emphasize the wrongdoings by the king

Answer 2

Your answer is A. To provide a parallel structure to the argument.


Parallel structure is a repetition of a single word or phrase of importance. While using Parallel structure, it drags the readers attention to the repeated phrase or word. I hope that helps!