Question

Find 1 or 2 examples from this historically significant persuasive speech where President Reagan attempts to strengthen or weaken the attitudes, beliefs or values of his audience, 1 or 2 examples where he attempts to change the attitudes, beliefs or values of his audience; and 1 or 2 examples where President Reagan attempts to motivate his audience to action. (Site 1) Site 1= Ronald Reagan: Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate

Answer 1

Answer:

• An example in which President Reagan tries to strengthen or weaken the attitudes, beliefs or values of his audience, can be seen in the paragraph: "In the 1950s, Khrushchev anticipated, 'We will bury you'. But now, in the USA, we are seeing a civilized world which has accomplished a standard of life and very well-being historically unprecedented. In the socialist world, we are facing stagnation, technical retrograde circumstances, dropping standards, even a lack of basic nutrition. "
• An example in which President Reagan tries to motivate his audience to act, can be seen in the paragraph: "Secretary-General Gorbachev, if you really are seeking peace if you are pursuing stability for the Soviets and Europe if you are seeking democratization, Move over here to the gate."

Explanation:

"Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate" was a speech given by Ronald Reagan, where he indicated the problems that the Berlin wall caused to the modern world, in addition, the speech influenced people to be against this type of division. Reagan took the opportunity to challenge the leader of the Soviet Union to destroy these walls, in addition to asking for the support of the population in concepts such as freedom, change and integration.

An example in which President Reagan tries to strengthen or weaken the attitudes, beliefs or values of his audience, can be seen in the paragraph: "In the 1950s, Khrushchev anticipated, 'We will bury you'. But now, in the USA, we are seeing a civilized world which has accomplished a standard of life and very well-being historically unprecedented. In the socialist world, we are facing stagnation, technical retrograde circumstances, dropping standards, even a lack of basic nutrition.

An example in which President Reagan tries to motivate his audience to act, can be seen in the paragraph: "Secretary-General Gorbachev, if you really are seeking peace if you are pursuing stability for the Soviets and Europe if you are seeking democratization, Move over here to the gate."