Read the passage.

excerpt from "remarks on east-west relations at brandenburg gate in west berlin" by ronald regan

where four decades ago there was rubble, today in west berlin there is the greatest industrial output of any city in germany: busy office blocks, fine homes and apartments, proud avenues, and the spreading lawns of parkland. where a city's culture seemed to have been destroyed, today there are two great universities, orchestras and an opera, countless theaters, and museums.

which statement best describes how the use of rhetoric affects the speech?

by creating a contrast between the past and present of west berlin, the speaker emphasizes his viewpoint.

the vivid imagery of a city of rubble creates a somber and reflective tone.

in describing berlin’s rise from destruction, the speaker creates a sense of hope for all war-torn countries.

past references provide relevant and sufficient evidence to prove the speaker’s claim.

The correct answer is A.

The author uses rethoric is this passage by creating a strong contrast between the destroyed Berlin that was left after the Wall fell, and the Berlin now: a city that has risen from the ashes, a place where business thrive and culture blossoms.

This comparison seeks to impress the reader and to emphasize his viewpoint.

answer: i am not sure but i think you should go for c

explanation:

should you be the one doing this journal entry? it says "your special talent or skill". are you gonna lie 'bout your talent and make us fake a talent for you?

also this is a really easy journal entry, you can just think of a skill your good at and write did you work hard to become good at this skill (ex: drawing, writing, math, playing music, etc.) or does it come naturally (like a cool trick that you can do with your body). you can do all of that in 150 words. just try and think of a talent and even if your bad at this talent just say your working hard to become good at it.