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;”

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

logos
theme
ethos
thesis

Answer 1

@_TheFurure_

Answer 2

what is ur guess?

Answer 3

theme

Answer 4

okay...

Answer 5

logos: provides useful/logical information
pathos: emotional appeal
theme: A theme statement should describe the general meaning of the work, but not including specific references to characters, events, or actions.
purpose: The author's purpose is the reason that an author has written a particular article, document, or piece of literature

Answer 6

We can also add Ethos and thesis to that list

Answer 7

okay

Answer 8

ethos: establishes credibility
thesis: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Answer 9

On that, note, i thnk the correct answer is thesis ??

Answer 10

okay do you see where we can cross out Theme? it is *the passage* naming specific things

Answer 11

Great i really agree

Answer 12

Yeah, I see how that can be deleted;

Answer 13

alright thanks :) I have one more question

Answer 14

okay