Use the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration speech to answer the question.

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

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. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own.

President Kennedy employs repetition in this excerpt for what purpose?

to persuade his audience to accept his position

to create unity among all of his listeners

to stress the importance of the moment

to deliver a call of action to his audience

The purpose of President Kennedy's repetition in this excerpt is to deliver a call to action to his audience.