Analyzing Rhetorical Strategies in Presidential Speeches

Question 1

Based on this passage from the speech, what is President Reagan’s purpose?

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D: He wants the Soviet Union to demonstrate support for freedom in Berlin.

Question 2

Which quotation from the passage best states Reagan’s message?

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A: “‘Es gibt nur ein Berlin.’ [There is only one Berlin.]”

Question 3

✔ ethical appeallogical appeal emotional appeal

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A: ✔ ethical appeal

Question 4

How does Reagan use a rhetorical technique to convey his message?

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A: His use of repetition in the last paragraph emphasizes his message of change.

Question 5

How does the use of parallelism in this passage support Reagan’s message?

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C: The use of parallelism allows Reagan to contrast democracy and communism.

Question 6

What does Reagan achieve by repeatedly using the word us?

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B: This use of inclusive language conveys the idea that the Americans and the Soviets can work together.

Question 7

by addressing Chancellor Kohl by discussing his previous visit ✔ by citing former presidents

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C: ✔ by citing former presidents

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