JFK inaugural speech

President Kennedy ask can we Forge against these enemies a grand and Global Alliance north and south east and west that can assure a more fruitful Life For All Mankind will you join in that historic effort
What best describes President Kennedy's rearful strategy for including these questions in his speech
A. President Kennedy expresses frustration that no one has yet answered these questions
B. President Kennedy expects everyone in the audience to call out their answers to the questions
C. President Kennedy wants people to write him letters with their answers to the question
D. President Kennedy hopes to emphasize a point by asking a question with an obvious answer

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The best description of President Kennedy's rhetorical strategy for including these questions in his speech is:

D. President Kennedy hopes to emphasize a point by asking a question with an obvious answer.

By posing these questions, Kennedy was likely aiming to engage the audience and underscore the importance of unity and collective action in addressing global challenges, suggesting that the answer to whether they will join this effort is inherently affirmative.