Question

Read the line from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University.

Go into any schoolroom, and there you will see children being taught . . . certain unalienable rights—among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What is the purpose of this line?

to entertain readers with a story about children
to inform readers about American schools
to instruct readers in educational techniques
to persuade listeners of the importance of freedom

Answer 1

to persuade listeners of the importance of freedom

Reagan's line emphasizes that children are taught fundamental rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness) to highlight and persuade the audience about the value of those freedoms.