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 his audience to remember a time before electricity existed so they will be grateful for it now.
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 bring attention to the energy crisis of the time.
He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to bring attention to the energy crisis of the time.

He wants the metaphor of carrying a torch to show how devoted Americans are to the idea of liberty.
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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The most appropriate goal Kennedy might have in that paragraph is:

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

This metaphor typically symbolizes the transfer of responsibility, ideals, and values from one generation to the next, particularly in the context of public service, civic duty, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and democracy.