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What goal might Kennedy have in paragraph 3 when he refers to “the torch” that “has been passed to a new generation of Americans”?
MY ANSWER:
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.
He wants someone to turn on more lights because the sun is setting.
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 his audience to remember a time before electricity existed so they will be grateful for it now.
MY ANSWER:
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.
He wants someone to turn on more lights because the sun is setting.
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 his audience to remember a time before electricity existed so they will be grateful for it now.
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In paragraph 3 of his speech, when Kennedy refers to “the torch” that “has been passed to a new generation of Americans,” his primary goal is to highlight the responsibility and challenges that come with leadership and civic duty. He uses the metaphor of the torch to symbolize the ideals of freedom, democracy, and progress that have been handed down from previous generations to the current one.
Your initial response, which notes that he wants to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty, captures the essence of this metaphor well. It emphasizes the notion that each generation has a role to play in maintaining and advancing these values.
The other options mentioned, such as emphasizing energy crises or the appreciation for electricity, do not align with the broader, more symbolic meaning of the “torch” in the context of Kennedy's address. The torch is fundamentally about legacy and the collective commitment to uphold the democratic principles that define the nation.
Your initial response, which notes that he wants to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty, captures the essence of this metaphor well. It emphasizes the notion that each generation has a role to play in maintaining and advancing these values.
The other options mentioned, such as emphasizing energy crises or the appreciation for electricity, do not align with the broader, more symbolic meaning of the “torch” in the context of Kennedy's address. The torch is fundamentally about legacy and the collective commitment to uphold the democratic principles that define the nation.