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Rhetoric in Reagan's Address at Moscow State University Answers

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Select 3 options.The underlined words in this excerpt are

A
an example of procatalepsis.
B
an example of allusion.
C
used by Reagan to acknowledge an opposing view.
D
included by Reagan to discourage increased freedom.
E
followed by a counterargument proving Reagan’s point.
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Both Americans and Soviet citizens listened to President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University. Which best describes the different purposes of the speech for American and Soviet audiences?

A
Reagan’s purpose was to discourage Americans from making political changes and to remind Soviets of their freedoms.
B
Reagan’s purpose was to remind Americans of their freedoms and to encourage Soviets to allow more individual freedom.
C
Reagan’s purpose was to discourage both Americans and Soviets from making political changes.
D
Reagan’s purpose was to remind both Americans and Soviets of their freedoms.
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The audience for President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University included young college students. This is important because one of the purposes of the speech was to

A
encourage new ideas, and young people are less likely to accept new ideas.
B
encourage new ideas, and young people are more likely to accept new ideas.
C
entertain listeners with stories of America, and young people enjoy stories.
D
entertain listeners with stories of America, and young people like America.
6

A substantiated opinion is best supported by

A
personal opinions.
B
individual thoughts.
C
expert opinions.
D
common beliefs.
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Which line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University shows that one purpose of the speech was to build connections between the Soviet Union and the US?

A
I led my union out on strike, and I'm proud to say we won.
B
We Americans make no secret of our belief in freedom.
C
Our ties to you are more than ones of good feeling; they're ties of kinship.
D
Democracy is the standard by which governments are measured.

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