Question

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A: What is one of President Eisenhower’s purposes in the speech?
A. to persuade his audience that Communism is a threat
B. to persuade his audience that democracy is more dangerous than Communism
C. to persuade his audience that there are some benefits to Communism
D. to persuade his audience that Communism is popular
Part B: Which word choices from the speech support the purpose in Part A?
A. destiny, future, historic
B. divisive, dark, enslaved
C. struggle, freedom, strive
D. unconquerable, solemn, proclaim

Answer 1

Part A: A
Part B: B

Explanation: Eisenhower's purpose is to warn that Communism is a threat, and words like "divisive," "dark," and "enslaved" convey negative, threatening imagery that supports that purpose.