How Does Jefferson Use Ethical Appeal In The Declaration Of Independence

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The declaration of independence was written on July 4th 1776 in Philadelphia by Thomas Jefferson for all Americans. The document was written to explain why America had voted to declare independence from Britain and is one of America’s most important documents to this day. There are many persuasive techniques used in this document. As Thomas Jefferson says, “We hold truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal” (p.) he uses ethical appeal. Ethical appeal is a persuasive method used in persuasive speeches. It is used by the writer to credit himself and create a sense of trustworthy. Jefferson uses another persuasive technique when he says “He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our