by John F. Kennedy
What goal might Kennedy have in paragraph 3 when he refers to “the torch” that “has been passed to a new generation of Americans”?
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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.
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The most appropriate response to Kennedy's reference to “the torch” that “has been passed to a new generation of Americans” in paragraph 3 is:
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.
This aligns with the themes of responsibility and commitment to public service and civic duty that Kennedy emphasizes throughout his inaugural address.
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