In the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, he employs repetition primarily to deliver a call to action to his audience. The repeated phrases “ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country” and “ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man” emphasize the idea of individual responsibility and collective effort, urging listeners to take an active role in serving their country and the world.
"Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy"by President John F. KennedyAnd 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. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and MuseumQuestionUse the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration speech to answer the question.President Kennedy employs repetition in this excerpt for what purpose?(1 point)Responsesto stress the importance of the momentto stress the importance of the momentto create unity among all of his listenersto create unity among all of his listenersto deliver a call of action to his audienceto deliver a call of action to his audienceto persuade his audience to accept his positionto persuade his audience to accept his position
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