In symbolic logic, the form of statements is more important than their contents. However,...

In symbolic logic, the form of statements is more important than their contents. However, as you saw in, writers and orators are concerned with the eloquence of their words. Rewrite each statement in using the connectives you learned in this section to make the form of the statements more clear. First do your rewrites separately, and then, as a group, compare your answers to determine which rewrite is truest to the meaning of the original quote.

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other….” (Harriet Tubman, conductor-in-chief of the Underground Railroad)

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.” (Harry S. Truman)

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.” (Hillary Clinton)

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“The growing and dying of the moon reminds us of our ignorance, which comes and goes....” (Black Elk, Oglala Sioux holy man)

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“Political division, based on color, is entirely artificial; and when it disappears, so will the domination of one color group by another.” (Nelson Mandela)

Because the English language is so complex, it is often difficult to see clearly the structure of compound statements. In, examine each statement to identify which connectives are being used. You may need to rephrase the sentence to see its structure more clearly.

“Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself.” (Susan B. Anthony)