1. (a) Analyze The thesis, or claim, of the Declaration of Independence is partly indicated in its title, and stated in the first full paragraph. What additional aspect of the claim do you learn in the introductory paragraph? (b) Interpret By using the word “necessary” in the first paragraph, what is the author suggesting about the claim? 2. (a) Summarize How is the evidence in paragraph 4 structured? (b) Evaluate Do you think the structural choice is effective? Why, or why not? 3. (a) Distinguish What is one example of rebuttal and one example of concession in the Declaration? (Note that rebuttals and concessions may be implied rather than stated directly.) (b) Evaluate In what ways do these responses to counterarguments strengthen Jefferson’s case for declaring independence from England? Explain. 4. (a) Analyze At what point in the Declaration does the conclusion begin? What qualities make it different from the preceding text? (b) Compare and Contrast What parts of the conclusion emphasize the strength of new ties, and which parts focus on the dissolving of old ties? (c) Evaluate What is the overall effect of the conclusion?