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

A
He wants to build on the legacy of previous presidents.
B
He seeks to separate the Soviet Union from the rest of the world.
C
He hopes to remind the people of Berlin of the uniqueness of their city.
D
He wants the Soviet Union to demonstrate support for freedom in Berlin.
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✔ ethical appeallogical appeal emotional appeal

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

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

A
“‘Es gibt nur ein Berlin.’ [There is only one Berlin.]”
B
“And today I, myself, make my second visit to your city.”
C
“But I must confess, we're drawn here by other things as well.”
D
“‘Ich hab noch einen Koffer in Berlin.’ [I still have a suitcase in Berlin.]”
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How does Reagan use a rhetorical technique to convey his message?

A
His use of repetition in the last paragraph emphasizes his message of change.
B
His use of exclusive language in the second paragraph emphasizes different ideologies.
C
His use of parallelism with questions allows for the comparison of different perspectives.
D
His use of inclusive language and mention of hope emphasizes the importance of freedom.
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How does the use of parallelism in this passage support Reagan’s message?

A
The use of parallelism repeats his most important points.
B
The use of parallelism highlights Reagan’s credibility as a speaker.
C
The use of parallelism allows Reagan to contrast democracy and communism.
D
The use of parallelism uses inclusive language to set the two groups apart.
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What does Reagan achieve by repeatedly using the word us?

A
This use of inclusive language shows how the United States and Germany oppose the Soviet Union.
B
This use of inclusive language conveys the idea that the Americans and the Soviets can work together.
C
This use of exclusive language explains that the United States and Germany are in opposition to each other.
D
This use of exclusive language introduces the idea that the United States will no longer support Germany.

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