Question

what rhetorical device were the declarations signers using when they used strong, emotional words to describe the grievances against the king?
a. logos
b. parallelism
c. premises
d. pathos

Explanation:

• Logos appeals to logic and reason, using facts and evidence.
• Parallelism is a grammatical structure where similar phrases or clauses are used.
• Premises are statements that form the basis of an argument.
• Pathos appeals to emotions. Since the question mentions "strong, emotional words", pathos is the relevant rhetorical device.

Answer:

D. Pathos