The lines of the declaration of independence are an example of pathos.
<h3>What is pathos?</h3>
It is a rhetorical device.
It is used to persuade the public.
It is used to stimulate emotions and feelings.
In the lines presented above, we can see that the author is exposing the misdeeds of a ruler. By exposing this, the author wants to provoke feelings of revolt and rejection in the listeners, persuading them not to accept this type of ruler.
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