Question

Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.

While we pursue these arms reductions, I pledge to you that we will maintain the capacity to deter Soviet aggression at any level at which it might occur. And in cooperation with many of our allies, the United States is pursuing the Strategic Defense Initiative—research to base deterrence not on the threat of offensive retaliation, but on defenses that truly defend; on systems, in short, that will not target populations, but shield them. By these means we seek to increase the safety of Europe and all the world.

Which type of appeal is used in this part of the speech?

Answer 1

Logos, a logical appeal. Because he gives reason to his plea. To increase the safety and security of Europe, the United States, and the World. To decrease the aggression of the then Soviet Union.

Answer 2

Answer: Logos

In this excerpt, Reagan is using logos in order to convey a message to his audience. Reagan tells us that the United States is pursuing arms reductions. However, he wants to think of how important it is to maintain the capacity to deter Soviet aggression at all levels. He supports this statement by explaining the way the United States will carry this out and by outlining what the consequences of these actions might be.