Examine Reagan's word choice below. Which best exhibits his frequent informal and personal tone?

A. "...an historian later said, 'He lived by the sea, died on it, and was buried in it."
B. "I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage..."
C. "They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths."

Question

Examine Reagan's word choice below. Which best exhibits his frequent informal and personal tone? 
 
A. "...an historian later said, 'He lived by the sea, died on it, and was buried in it." 
B. "I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage..." 
C. "They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths."

GinnyAnswer · Answer

Reagan's second statement addresses schoolchildren directly, creating an informal and personal tone. The first and third options are more formal and historical. Therefore, the second option best represents his informal style in communication. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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