Question

guided practice
read the passage from the declaration of independence.
prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes...
in this passage, thomas jefferson is employing which of the following persuasive techniques?
a. appeal to ethics
b. appeal to authority
c. appeal to emotion
d. appeal to logic

Explanation:

The passage references "Prudence," a virtue related to ethical judgment, arguing that long-standing governments should not be altered for trivial reasons. This frames the argument around moral wisdom and proper conduct, which is an appeal to ethics (ethos).

Answer:

A. appeal to ethics