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.
C and D aren’t the answer,which leaves A and B. I’m guessing the answer is B.
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The topless towers of ilium were believed to be indestructible, but Helen led to their ruination, which parallels Faustus’s downfall. This line best explains the underlined image contributing to the meaning of the passage. The topless towers of ilium was allusion to the Helen of Troy. She was very beautiful however abducted paralleling the fall of Faustus due to his over ambitious and greedy nature. Similarities are drawn of the fall of Dr. Faustus and the topless tower of ilium.
The question is "What will happen next." That is your answer.