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Read the excerpt from Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech.

As I looked out a moment ago from the Reichstag, that embodiment of German unity, I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner, "This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality." Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom.

How does repetition create meaning in this excerpt?

The repetition emphasizes information about communism.
The repetition emphasizes the principles of freedom.
The repetition gives context to Reagan's beliefs.
The repetition gives context to Reagan’s goals in Europe.

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The repetition emphasizes the principles of freedom.

Reagan repeats phrases like “this wall will fall” and “it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom” to stress that faith, truth, and especially freedom are the forces that will overcome the wall.