This passage from the declaration of independence supports the of the document.

The correct answer is pathos.

This passage of the Declaration of Independence supports the pathos of the document.

Pathos is the emotional appeal and tries to persuade the public by appealing to their emotions.

That is clear in the excerpt of the passage of the Declaration of Independence when it says “He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.” With those words used in that part of the Declaration of Independence, the author tries to appeal to the emotion of the audience and generate a reaction. The author did not use logos or logic, reasons, he directly appealed to the emotions.  

The other options of the question were b) theme, c) thesis, d) ethos.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”