Question

read the excerpt from ronald reagans 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? an emotional appeal an ethical appeal an expert appeal a logical appeal

Explanation:

The speech discusses a logical plan for defense - maintaining deterrence, pursuing the Strategic Defense Initiative for non - offensive and population - shielding defense to increase safety. It presents a rational argument rather than appealing to emotions, ethics, or expertise.

Answer:

D. a logical appeal