Question

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.

Answer 1

By creating a contrast between the past and present of West Berlin, the speaker emphasizes his viewpoint.

Answer 2

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.