Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. In this excerpt, certain words are capitalized to
Answer
A
emphasize the uniqueness of specific ideas.
B
highlight the supremacy of certain concepts.
C
illustrate the author’s writing style.
D
relate personally to the readers.
Explanation
The capitalized words—such as “Right,” “People,” “Safety,” and “Happiness”—draw attention to the central principles in the passage. Their capitalization emphasizes the importance and authority of those concepts, rather than suggesting they are unique individuals or simply reflecting the author’s personal style.
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