Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
Answer
A
The excerpt relies on pathos by offering high praise to the document’s authors.
B
The excerpt relies on pathos by making strong emotional claims.
C
The excerpt relies on logos by referencing other historical texts.
D
The excerpt relies on logos by explaining the reasoning behind the document.