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[v]ast numbers of our people are compelled to seek their livelihood by begging, robbing, stealing, cheating, flattering, suborning, forswearing, forging . . which satirical element is most dominant in the passage above?

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.

What appeal are the drafters of the declaration using when they say they are prudent and reasonable men