Read the following excerpt from a speech by Governor Ronald Reagan in
support of Barry Goldwater's nomination for president in 1964:
They call their policy "accommodation." And they say if
we'll only avoid any direct confrontation with the enemy,
he'll forget his evil ways and learn to love us. All who
oppose them are indicted as warmongers. They say we
offer simple answers to complex problems. Well, perhaps
there is a simple answer - not an easy answer - but
simple: If you and I have the courage to tell our elected
officials that we want our national policy based on what
we know in our hearts is morally right.
Why did Reagan most likely include this paragraph in his speech?
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A. To judge those who disagree with his actions
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B. To defend his viewpoints against criticism
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C. To celebrate the victory of one of his allies
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D. To propose a novel solution to an old problem

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18