Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech.

Which text from Reagan’s speech, “Remarks on East-West Relations at Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin,” is an example of fallacious reasoning?

Responses

"There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace."

"Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"

"In the 1950s Khrushchev predicted: 'We will bury you.'"

"While we pursue these arms reductions, I pledge to you that we will maintain the capacity to deter Soviet aggression at any level at which it might occur."

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

"In the 1950s Khrushchev predicted: 'We will bury you.'" is an example of fallacious reasoning. This statement is using an appeal to fear by referencing a past threat made by Khrushchev to create a sense of urgency and alarm in the audience.