He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. –The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson Which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals in the passage? The passage relies on pathos by listing facts that support Jefferson’s point. The passage relies on ethos by demonstrating why Jefferson is qualified to discuss the issue. The passage relies on pathos by generating sympathy for the American people. The passage relies on ethos by using strong, emotional language.