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Assessment, Culture and Institutions general assessment of American Declaration regarding this selection is simple. It outlines clearly the intentions and plans for a free governing state created by its people for its people. The Declaration shouts, "We are here to stay!" It implores people if these intentions are fulfilled, happiness will result. This is a bold statement for its time. The culture of this document is very much engrained in the concept of a Creator or God. This is inherent of the time. America's creation is based out of religious freedom because of persecution elsewhere. This makes this document not only social but also deeply personal. A person's view of God or the Creator is an emotional connection and personal decision. By putting this in the foundation of government, the Founding Fathers were hoping to gain the trust of Americans. Even today much of how we do things is based in the Creator. The recent election is indication of this. As Americans we need something to believe in and the Creator is an absolute. By basing this document in religious undertones, not only inspires but it also makes it very difficult to destroy completely. As Americans, we may build on the foundation because we are constantly pursuing our rights and utilizing our freedom but we will not start over.
All institutions stem out of this document, one way or another. It is the basis...
Still specifically, the right to equality and the right to change government stand out. Because of this document, we are allowed a voice. Can one imagine? What it must be like to not be allowed an opinion or be jailed even killed when acting upon this voice? And without this voice, our government would remain stagnant and one-sided. Because of this document we are allowed to pursue creative opportunities and exist in a free marketplace.
Conclusion
In closing, this paper has explored the linguistic analysis of specific wording and provided definition for state, time orientation. This paper has analyzed the grammar and style of this excerpt. Even the active voice can sometimes be presented as passive voice. Verb tense can be somewhat tricky. Even today, the Declaration of Independence serves the public as a reminder of the freedoms we created not so long ago and the freedoms we are struggling to protect today. It is the basis of our culture, this freedom and equality. These words generate a personal emotional response and are the foundation for American society. The institutions of free speech, the right to bear arms and so many more are created from this selection.
Works Cited
Congress. (1776). United States Declaration of Independence. Washington, DC:
U.S. Government Printing Office.
Analysis
Works Cited
Congress. (1776). United States Declaration of Independence. Washington, DC:
U.S. Government Printing Office.
Analysis
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