Read the excerpt from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University. Even as we explore the most advanced reaches of science, we're returning to the age-old wisdom of our culture, a wisdom contained in the book of Genesis in the Bible . . . In this excerpt, Reagan uses
Answer
A
allusion to give his speech more authority.
B
procatalepsis to argue against an opposite view.
C
advanced science to prove his opinion.
D
repetition to build rhythm and momentum.
Explanation
Reagan refers to Genesis, a well-known book in the Bible, without quoting or explaining the full story. That reference is an allusion, and it lends his point the authority and cultural weight of an ancient source of wisdom. The excerpt mentions advanced science, but it does not use scientific evidence to prove an opinion.
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