Use reference materials to interpret the language and purpose of…

HighnessExploration15355 Use reference materials to interpret the language and purpose of…Use reference materials to interpret the language and purpose of the Declaration of Independence sentence by sentence so that readers unfamiliar with the document can better understand it. Provide the precise meanings of unfamiliar or old-fashioned words and expressions, an analysis of how the document uses syntax (including parallelism) to further its purpose, and an explanation of the use of deductive reasoning and rhetoric.How you go about this project is up to you, but consider one of the following options:Option 1: Prepare detailed annotations of the Declaration of Independence, using, for example, footnotes, endnotes, or hyperlinked pop-ups. The annotations should define high-level or old-fashioned terms. They should also explain how the declaration uses syntax, figurative language, connotative meanings, deductive reasoning, and rhetoric to further its purpose. Use reference materials to help you.Option 2: Create a homework assignment for your classmates that focuses on the language and purpose of the Declaration of Independence. The assignment should prompt your classmates to interpret the meanings of individual words, uses of syntax, examples of deductive reasoning, and figures of speech. It should also prompt them to explain the connection between the rhetoric of the declaration and the document’s overall purpose. An example of a homework assignment might be a worksheet with a crossword puzzle and two to four short-answer questions. Use reference materials to create a detailed answer key. Then team up with a partner and complete each other’s assignments.Option 3: “Translate” the Declaration of Independence into the language of today. Use reference materials to capture the precise meanings of various figures of speech, high-level or old-fashioned terms, and unusual uses of syntax. Identify the rhetorical techniques and types of reasoning the authors of the declaration use to achieve the document’s purpose, and then use similar techniques in your “translation.”If none of the options described appeal to you, feel free to take a custom approach as you fulfill all the requirements of the assignment. You are free to work individually or in a group, depending on your classroom situation and your instructor’s preferences.You must fulfill all the requirements listed whether you choose one of the options above or approach the assignment in your own way:Determine the meanings of high-level or old-fashioned words, uses of syntax, and figures of speech in the Declaration of Independence. Use reference materials to help you.Identify examples of rhetoric and deductive reasoning from the declaration and explain how they relate to the document’s overall purpose. Evaluate how effective the rhetoric and reasoning are.Explain your interpretations in a way that is approachable to readers unfamiliar with the Declaration of Independence. Arts & HumanitiesEnglish