IntroductionThe rhetorical and persuasive use of speech is a craft through which people are moved and their ambitions are stimulated towards the achievement of the ends sought. President Ronald Reagan's subsequent speech, which we will analyze here, is an example of rhetoric through which he aroused astonishment in the West German public. Let's see what it is: Rhetorical Situation Audience The audience is the masses of West Germany who listen with great enthusiasm to President Ronald Reagan. These masses are very excited to have Mr. Reagan among them. The other audience is the German authorities, including the German Chancellor and the mayor of Diepgen. Occasion The speech is delivered at the Brandenburg Gate which is located at the foot of the Great Berlin Wall which divides East Berlin from West Berlin, a symbol of communism and capitalist Europe. The speech is made at a time when efforts are being made to end the Cold War. The speech aimed to create a sense of wishfulness for the audience, which it succeeded in doing. President Ronald Reagan is the president of the world superpower. ...