Question

Which TWO options BEST explain why Reagan chose a pattern of using positive words and expressions regarding the West, followed by negative words and expressions regarding the Soviet Union in his speech?

Responses

A If Reagan had only praised the West, it might have been perceived as insincere propaganda.If Reagan had only praised the West, it might have been perceived as insincere propaganda.

B This is done solely to show the differences between democratic nations and communist nations.This is done solely to show the differences between democratic nations and communist nations.

C These patterns were used to motivate the audience to take stronger actions against the Soviet
Union.These patterns were used to motivate the audience to take stronger actions against the Soviet Union.

D The audience might have stopped listening if the speech was all negative talk about the Soviet Union.The audience might have stopped listening if the speech was all negative talk about the Soviet Union.

E In this way, he kept from offending the Soviet Union with a speech that was too critical of their government.

Answer 1

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A If Reagan had only praised the West, it might have been perceived as insincere propaganda.

D The audience might have stopped listening if the speech was all negative talk about the Soviet Union.