The document then goes on to list a series of charges that denounce british rule of the american colonies. in the context of the declaration of independence, what does the author mean by “candid world”? what effect does this word choice have on the rhetoric as well as the intended audience of the text?

Your answer should be supported with textual evidence.

The author uses the phrase “candid world” to refer to the intended audience—the rest of the countries of the world. In this context, the term candid means honest or sincere. The author chose the word candid to appeal to the honesty or morality of the audience so that they can see the logic in the list of reasons provided in the document. By describing the audience as honest and sincere, the author may expect the audience to regard the reasons as honest facts.

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bless you your highness