Question

“We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;”

Answer 1

These lines from the Declaration of Independence are an example of the use of _______________.

Answer 2

logos
theme
ethos
thesis

Answer 3

@SolomonZelman

Answer 4

@campbell_st

Answer 5

Im thinking logos

Answer 6

they are appealing to people's what ?

Answer 7

logic (logos), emotions (ethos) ?

Answer 8

ethos

Answer 9

yes, I was thinking so too. An emotional appeal that "we are free" and all along that.

not a thesis, because in thesis, you don't start from "therefore"
and it is not a theme either.

Answer 10

but, this is what I am thinking.
It might be wrong.

Answer 11

yeah I'll see