I think that the central idea conveyed in the above excerpt is that the United States is willing to extend help to nations that are under communism. They are willing to extend help through financial aid and economic stability to ensure that the people under the beleaguered nations can also enjoy the freedom that citizens of the United States enjoy under a democratic government. However, the citizens of the United States must also be in agreement to the proposal of extending help to other nations.
Truman uses Logos and Pathos to persuade his audience to his way of thinking.
Logos refers to logic. Pathos refers to an appeal to emotions.
He uses the words "I believe..." to infer how passionate he is about his proposals. He also gives logical scenarios that supports his beliefs.
Answer:
Hmm, I'm not sure what type of techniques would describe those phrases, but I know a word that does.
Explanation:
platitude
"a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful."
examples:
"Everything happens for a reason."
"Time heals all wounds."
Answer: "C"
Explanation: He decided to go "THROUGH" the museum by himself rather than with his class.
The belief was that there was a distinct order of living things: Chinese, barbarians, and beasts. That's why they made all foreign diplomats bow down to the Emperor and why they completely isolated the country to show that it's self sufficient.
The answer is D.
