Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall' speech.
Which statement best describes the impact of
rhetorical techniques in this excerpt?
I understand the fear of war and the pain of division
that afflict this continent and I pledge to you my
country's efforts to help overcome these burdens. To be
sure, we in the West must resist Soviet expansion. So
we must maintain defenses of unassailable strength
Yet we seek peace, so we must strive to reduce arms
on both sides
O The use of loaded language creates the need for
immediate action in Europe,
O The use of repetition reminds the audience of the
obstacles they must defeat
O The use of inclusive language emphasizes hope for
a better relationship in the future.
O The use of exclusive language shows the contrast
between the two countries.
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