Part A What is President Kennedy’s main purpose for writing and delivering this speech?
A.
to inform the nation about the situation that unfolded at a university
B.
to persuade the nation to support the movement toward racial justice
C.
to entertain the nation with an exciting moment of triumph for civil rights
D.
to explain to the nation the legal process behind desegregation of admissions
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Part B Which sentence from the speech best supports the answer to Part A?
A.
That order called for the admission of two clearly qualified young Alabama residents who happened to have been born Negro. (paragraph 2)
B.
That they were admitted peacefully on the campus is due in good measure to the conduct of the students of the University of Alabama, who met their responsibilities in a constructive way. (paragraph 2)
C.
This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. (paragraph 3)
D.
A great change is at hand, and our task, our obligation, is to make that revolution, that change, peaceful and constructive for all. (paragraph 4)
1 answer
Part A: The correct answer is B. to persuade the nation to support the movement toward racial justice.
Part B: The sentence from the speech that best supports this answer is D. A great change is at hand, and our task, our obligation, is to make that revolution, that change, peaceful and constructive for all. (paragraph 4). This sentence emphasizes the need for a collective effort towards progress in racial justice, aligning with the purpose of persuasion.
