Question

The line in paragraph 2 that reads “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal . . . ” is a(n)

A.
metaphor
B.
analogy
C.
maxim
D.
myth
E.
anecdote

Answer 1

C. Maxim

Step-by-step explanation:

By definition, MAXIM: A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle or general truth.

It couldn't be a metaphor or an analogy, and it wouldn't be a myth. While some might think it could be an anecdote, an anecdote is a brief account of an event, usually intended to entertain, to explain an idea, and to reveal personality through a person’s actions. Obviously this doesn't apply, so it would have to be maxim.