Question

1. read the passage.

| prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes. . .
in this passage from the declaration of independence, jefferson is employing which persuasive technique?
○ appeal to ethics
○ appeal to authority
○ appeal to logic
○ appeal to emotion

Explanation:

The passage references "Prudence," a concept tied to ethical judgment and moral wisdom, framing the argument about government stability as an ethical, principled choice. This aligns with an appeal to ethics (ethos), as it relies on a value-based, principled stance rather than logic, authority, or emotion.

Answer:

appeal to ethics