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

Even as we explore the most advanced reaches of science, we're returning to the age-old wisdom of our culture, a wisdom contained in the book of Genesis in the Bible . . .

In this excerpt, Reagan uses

procatalepsis to argue against an opposite view.
repetition to build rhythm and momentum.
allusion to give his speech more authority.
advanced science to prove his opinion.

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allusion to give his speech more authority.

Explanation: By referencing "the book of Genesis in the Bible," Reagan invokes a well-known cultural and religious text. That is an allusion used to lend authority and resonance to his point, not a direct rebuttal (procatalepsis), repetition, or a literal use of advanced science as evidence.