Question

Read the sentences from the text.
Through the night of their bondage, the unconquerable will of heroes has struck with the swift,
sharp thrust of lightning. (paragraph 17)
What does President Eisenhower emphasize with the use of the phrase “the swift, sharp thrust
of lightning”?
A. the strength of the determination of opponents of Communism
B. the dangers that opponents of Communism face
C. the speed with which opponents of Communism have moved
D. the confidence of opponents of Communism that they are right

Answer 1

C. The phrase highlights the speed and suddenness of their action — the opponents struck quickly and decisively, like lightning.

Answer 2

b