"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Ju
dge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;" These lines from the Declaration of Independence are an example of the use of: A logos
B theme
C ethos
D thesis
Ethos appeals to a consumer's sense of credibility. So credibility could be like celebrity endorsement or an experts recommendation. If you apply this to the question you may be able to understand why the answer is ethos.