Question

read this passage from \the american dream.\

now may i suggest some of the things we must do if we are to make the american dream a reality. first i think all of us must develop a world perspective if we are to survive.

the phrase \must develop a world perspective\ is an example of

a reason.
a claim.
evidence.
rhetoric.

Explanation:

Analyze the context and function of the phrase

The passage states: "First I think all of us must develop a world perspective if we are to survive." The phrase "must develop a world perspective" is an assertion of belief or a position that the speaker is arguing for, which represents a claim.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• a reason: This would support a claim (e.g., "if we are to survive" acts as the reason/justification).
• a claim: This is the primary assertion or statement of belief being proposed.
• evidence: This would be factual data or support, which is not present in this phrase.
• rhetoric: While it uses persuasive language, the structural function of the phrase in the argument is specifically a claim.

Answer:

• a reason.
• a claim. (Correct answer)
• evidence.
• rhetoric.