Question

Excerpt Kamala Harris 2020 Victory Speech
"But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last. Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition.
Lead with conviction. And see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they've never seen it before. But know that we will applaud you every step of the way."

Why does Harris include the idea that students should "see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they've never seen it before"? (1 point)
• To instruct listeners on the exact steps needed to achieve success
• To encourage students to challenge limitations and believe in possibilities beyond past examples
• To present evidence that social barriers no longer exist
• To compare her own achievements to those of earlier political leaders

Answer 1

• To encourage students to challenge limitations and believe in possibilities beyond past examples

Explanation: Harris is urging young people to imagine possibilities beyond established examples or expectations, especially where role models have been lacking.