Question

question 10 of 10 read this sentence from the conclusion of 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. how does the author appeal to ethos here? a. by showing that the declarations signers are serious because they pledge their lives to the contents of the document b. by appealing to emotion with serious concepts such as loss and death c. by presenting premises that lead to a logical conclusion d. by using a repetitive structure to emphasize the importance of certain words

Explanation:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics and credibility. Signing with a pledge of lives shows seriousness and credibility.

Answer:

A. By showing that the declaration's signers are serious because they pledge their lives to the contents of the document