Question

identifying rhetoric and word choice
the old and comfortable way is to shave a little here and add a little there. well, thats not acceptable anymore. i think this great and historic congress knows that way is no longer acceptable.

• president ronald reagan

april 28, 1981
which reason best explains why reagan uses this type of language to address his audience?
to show the audience that he is superior to them
to persuade the audience to support his point of view
to anger his opponents to force them to act
to entertain the audience so they will pay attention

Explanation:

Rhetoric is often used in public - speaking to persuade the audience. Reagan's statement is likely aiming to convince the audience of his stance by highlighting that the old way is no longer acceptable.

Answer:

to persuade the audience to support his point of view