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However, doing some research we can say that the question is "These lines from the Declaration of Independence are an example of the use of_____."
If that is the case, then the correct answer is "Ethos."
These lines from the Declaration of Independence are an example of the use of Ethos.
Thomas Jefferson, one of the most important drafters of the Declaration of Independence, used ethos, his reputation, experience, and influence to convince the audience because he tried to appeal to his character to convince the readers.
The other four writers of the Declaration of Independence were Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, and John Adams.