A man of short stature.
The school suffers from chronic overcrowding.
Well, looking at the question, it is asking for which essay, book, or passage is using pathos. (The emotional appeal) I'd have to say C. Because Thomas Paine spoke to people to openly ask for independence.
(I hope I helped, I'm new at this lol)
Answer:
The person or department controlling the budget
I believe that this is the answer. Hope i’m right.