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How do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the persuasiveness of the document

How do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the persuasiveness of the document
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how do the syntax and rhetorical features that jefferson uses in the first sentence of the second paragraph contribute to the persuasiveness of the document

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Tone is elevated in the opening words - "We hold these truths to be self-evident" definitely sounds better and smarter than "We believe this". And given the fact that each dependent clause starts with "that", power and rhythm are added to his ideas. 
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