Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech. Which statement best describes how the use of rhetoric affects this speech? A. The repetition of “Mr. Gorbachev” creates emphasis and creates a forceful tone.
B. The direct address makes Regan seem powerful and controlling.
C. The rhetorical devices affect the tone, making it more regal.
D. The use of charged language makes the speech seem passionate and emotional.

In the real world, feldman learned to settle for less than 95 percent. he came to consider a company “honest” if its payment rate was above 90 percent. he considered a rate between 80 and 90 percent “annoying but tolerable.” if a company habitually paid below 80 percent, feldman might post a hectoring note, like this one: the cost of bagels has gone up dramatically since the beginning of the year. unfortunately, the number of bagels that disappear without being paid for has also gone up. don’t let that continue. i don’t imagine that you would teach your children to cheat, so why do it yourselves? the excerpt serves as which type of support for the authors’ argument? a claim an example a conclusion a counterclaim