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Question

What goal might Kennedy have in paragraph 3 when he refers to “the torch” that “has been passed to a new generation of Americans”?

(1 point)
Responses

He wants his audience to remember a time before electricity existed so they will be grateful for it now.
He wants his audience to remember a time before electricity existed so they will be grateful for it now.

He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.

He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to bring attention to the energy crisis of the time.
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to bring attention to the energy crisis of the time.

He wants someone to turn on more lights because the sun is setting.

Answer 1

He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.