Read the excerpt from 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.

Which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals in the excerpt?

The excerpt relies on pathos by offering high praise to the document’s authors.
The excerpt relies on pathos by making strong emotional claims.
The excerpt relies on logos by referencing other historical texts.
The excerpt relies on logos by explaining the reasoning behind the document.

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )