Question

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. which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals in the excerpt? the excerpt relies on pathos by offering high praise to the documents authors. the excerpt relies on pathos by making strong emotional claims. the excerpt relies on logos by referencing other historical texts. the excerpt relies on logos by explaining the reasoning behind the document.

Explanation:

Pathos appeals to emotions. The excerpt makes strong emotional claims about pledging lives, fortunes, and honor. There is no high - praise to authors, no reference to other historical texts, and no explanation of the document's reasoning.

Answer:

The excerpt relies on pathos by making strong emotional claims.