read the excerpt from ronald reagans \tear down this wall\ speech.\nin europe, only one nation and those it…

read the excerpt from ronald reagans \tear down this wall\ speech.\nin europe, only one nation and those it controls refuse to join the community of freedom. yet in this age of redoubled economic growth, of information and innovation, the soviet union faces a choice: it must make fundamental changes, or it will become obsolete. today thus represents a moment of hope. we in the west stand ready to cooperate with the east to promote true openness, to break down barriers that separate people, to create a safer, freer world.\nwhich rhetorical technique does this paragraph demonstrate?\n○ ad hominem\n○ false dilemma\n○ hasty generalization\n○ bandwagon appeal

read the excerpt from ronald reagans \tear down this wall\ speech.\nin europe, only one nation and those it controls refuse to join the community of freedom. yet in this age of redoubled economic growth, of information and innovation, the soviet union faces a choice: it must make fundamental changes, or it will become obsolete. today thus represents a moment of hope. we in the west stand ready to cooperate with the east to promote true openness, to break down barriers that separate people, to create a safer, freer world.\nwhich rhetorical technique does this paragraph demonstrate?\n○ ad hominem\n○ false dilemma\n○ hasty generalization\n○ bandwagon appeal

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To determine the rhetorical technique, we analyze each option:

  • Ad hominem: Attacks a person, not present here.
  • False dilemma: Presents a situation as having only two options (here, Soviet Union must change or become obsolete, implying a forced choice of two outcomes).
  • Hasty generalization: Draws a conclusion from insufficient evidence, not seen here.
  • Bandwagon appeal: Urges joining a popular trend, not applicable here.

The excerpt presents the Soviet Union with a forced choice (change or become obsolete), which is a false dilemma.

Answer: B. false dilemma