Question #6 (part a) jefferson begins the majority of the paragraphs in the “declaration of independence” with the words “he has.” why is this structure effective in jefferson make his argument?

a) it enables the reader to determine which of the king’s offenses are the most severe.

b) it emphasizes the king’s role in inflicting multiple forms of injustice.

c) it contrasts the king’s behavior with that of his deputies.

d) it proposes a clear series of actions to oppose the king’s mistreatment.

B) It emphasizes the king’s role in inflicting multiple forms of injustice.

By stating "He has," Jefferson wants to highlight the role of the King in inflicting and perpetuating many forms of injustice. The Founding Fathers believed this to be true due to the King's unwillingness to listen to their demands or to accept any compromise in terms of self-government and accountability. As he was one of the main causes for the colonies to seek independence, they believe the Declaration of Independence should reflect this fact.

d. murder of a son and cooking the son for a feast

procne murdered her son and served him to tereus, her husband and her son's father. she did this out of revenge. tereus raped her sister, philomela, and cut her tongue out to keep her from talking. philomela managed to communicate it to procne and procne sought revenge.

tantalus murdered his son and fed him to the gods because he was angry with the gods. the gods punished him by putting him in a pool of water that evaporates when he tries to drink and having fruit hang just out of his reach.