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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn his speech, Kennedy argues that we must, like our ancestors, continue to fight for _____________.changefreedomeducationexploration
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Kennedy, where do the rights of human beings come from?PhilosophersNatureThe GovernmentGod
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat value does Kennedy emphasize MOST in his speech?Friendships with other nationsProtecting liberty around the countryFreedom of ReligionSolving world conflicts
- 4. Multiple ChoiceKennedy supports the United Nations.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceKennedy hopes that America and its enemies can reach a ______________.compromiseconflictbelaboringtreaty
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the meaning of asunder?AgreementSplit ApartAppeasementConflict
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat has the power to "abolish all forms... of human life"?Nuclear weaponsPovertyThe United NationsAmerica's enemies
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDuring the time of Kennedy's speech, what was the biggest threat to America?Lack of EducationNuclear WarEconomic CrisisPeople Protesting
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat quote best proves that nuclear arms are the biggest threat to the nation?But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, . . . yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Kennedy mean when he states we must "convert good words... into good deeds" for South America?The US will send medical aid.The US will spread democracy.The US will send troops to protect them.The US will set up programs to help end poverty.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceKennedy describes people “who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger,” saying that they “ended up inside” the tiger. What does he mean?Those who seek power through violence are usually overthrown by violence.Those who can carefully keep their balance will never end up falling.Those foolish enough to seek power know that things will end badly.Those who seek power are just like an animal tamer in a circus.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat quote is the best example of charged language?We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom . . .If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.[T]he devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat quote is the best example of restatement?To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right.Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need—not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out . . .
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the effect of this quote: Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need—not as
a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight
struggle, year in and year out, “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation”—a struggle against the
common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.It makes the audience laugh.It makes the audience afraid of their enemies.It makes the audience excited to make a difference.It makes the audience encouraged that times will be better. - 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the meaning of revolve? "Vol" means to roll or turn.to move across repeatedlyto turn around repeatedlyto escape from repeatedlyto fly over repeatedly
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect does Kennedy's repetition of "pledge" have on the audience?It creates suspense.It emphasizes the commitment he has to his promises.It emphasizes the respect he has for previous presidents.It challenges his audience to analyze the meaning behind his owrds.
- 17. Multiple Choice"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any
burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the
success of liberty."
Based on this quote, what is the effect that parallelism has on the audience?It makes the audience laugh.It makes the audience remember his key points.It makes the audience guess as to what he really means.It makes the audience afraid. - 18. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose in writing/delivering this speech?
to entertain
to inform
to describe
to persuade
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of ANAPHORA?
contrast of ideas or words in a parallel structure
repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses or lines.
transposition of normal word order
the arrangement of words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures placed side by side, making them similar in form
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of ANAPHORA?
"Let both sides...Let both sides...Let both sides...Let both sides..."
"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
"whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall..."
"its writ may run"
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of ALLITERATION?
"Let us go forth to lead the land we love..."
"...the steady spread of the deadly atom."
"whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall"
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of CONSONANCE?
"...the steady spread of the deadly atom."
"whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall..."
"Let us go forth to lead the land we love..."
"its writ may run"
- 23. Multiple Choice
What is the arrangement of words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures placed side by side, making them similar in form?
anaphora
antithesis
parallelism
paradox
- 24. Multiple Choice
"Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate" is an example of which of the following?
anaphora
antithesis
anastrophe
paradox
- 25. Multiple Choice
The following is an example of which appeal:
"If a free society can not help the many who are poor, it can not save the few who are rich" (Kennedy).
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
- 26. Multiple Choice
The following is an example of which appeal:
"Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans" (Kennedy).
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
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