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Question

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President Kennedy asks, “Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?”

What best describes President Kennedy’s rhetorical strategy for including these questions in his speech?

(1 point)
Responses

President Kennedy hopes to emphasize a point by asking a question with an obvious answer.
President Kennedy hopes to emphasize a point by asking a question with an obvious answer.

President Kennedy expects everyone in the audience to call out their answers to the questions.
President Kennedy expects everyone in the audience to call out their answers to the questions.

President Kennedy wants people to write him letters with their answers to the questions.
President Kennedy wants people to write him letters with their answers to the questions.

President Kennedy expresses frustration that no one has yet a…

Answer 1

Both options (1) and (4) could be plausible explanations for President Kennedy's rhetorical strategy. However, based on the provided passage, the best answer would be (1) President Kennedy hopes to emphasize a point by asking a question with an obvious answer. This is because the questions he asks are meant to rally support and persuade the audience to join in the effort, implying that the expected answer is yes.