Question

Wilberforce 1789 Abolition Speech
The English Bill of Rights
Use the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.

The Bill of Rights uses different techniques than Wilberforce’s speech to convey its point. What techniques are unique to the Bill of Rights?

(1 point)
Responses

employing figurative language
employing figurative language

drawing attention to injustice
drawing attention to injustice

using lists to organize the document
using lists to organize the document

appealing to the readers’ emotions
appealing to the readers’ emotions

Answer 1

using lists to organize the document

The Bill of Rights is structured as a formal list of provisions and grievances, a technique not used in Wilberforce’s emotional, figurative speech.