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Rhetoric in Reagan's Address at Moscow State University Answers

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One purpose of President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University was to

A
inform listeners about well-known Russian writers.
B
inform listeners about the importance of American history.
C
persuade listeners to vote President Reagan into office.
D
persuade listeners to embrace democratic freedoms.
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Making a bandwagon appeal in a persuasive speech is an example of using

A
substantiated opinion.
B
unsubstantiated opinion.
C
an either/or argument.
D
proven fact.
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A
inform
B
persuade
C
entertain
D
educate
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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.
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Which lines from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University contain an opinion? Select 3 options.Nancy couldn't make it today because she's visiting LeningradOne of these chips has more computing power than a roomful of old-style computersBut progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of informationYou know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorersPerhaps most exciting are the winds of change that are blowing over the People's Republic of ChinaAnd that's why it's so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals

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Nancy couldn't make it today because she's visiting Leningrad
B
One of these chips has more computing power than a roomful of old-style computers
C
But progress is not foreordained. The key is freedom—freedom of thought, freedom of information
D
You know, one of the first contacts between your country and mine took place between Russian and American explorers
E
Perhaps most exciting are the winds of change that are blowing over the People's Republic of China
F
And that's why it's so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals

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