address.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins
we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends.
United there is little we cannot do in a host of
cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do
for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds
and split asunder.
To those new states whom we welcome to the ranks
of the free, we pledge our word that one form of
colonial control shall not have passed away merely to
be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not
always expect to find them supporting our view. But
we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting
their own freedom-and to remember that, in the past,
those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of
the tiger ended up inside.
Which statement best explains how Kennedy uses a
rhetorical technique to support his message?
A. He uses a logical appeal to explain why the United
States will promote democracy worldwide.
B. He uses parallelism to reach out to different
countries around the world.
C. He uses repetition to emphasize change on the
horizon for people who are struggling
D. He uses a false dilemma to contrast the worldwide
impact of democracy and communism.
1 answer
The best statement that explains how Kennedy uses a rhetorical technique to support his message is:
B. He uses parallelism to reach out to different countries around the world.
In the excerpt, Kennedy uses parallel structures in his phrasing, particularly in the way he addresses both old allies and new states, which helps to emphasize his commitment to supporting freedom globally and to create a sense of unity and continuity in his message.
