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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”?

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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.

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.

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He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.

(The phrase emphasizes continuity and responsibility—passing leadership and commitment to freedom to a new generation.)