Question

assessment questions

1. part a: according to the text, what role does kennedy think the new generation should play in addressing the problems facing the world?

a. kennedy believes that the numerous problems facing the world can only be solved through prayer.
b. kennedy believes that americans should unite and prepare to defend their country.
c. kennedy argues that even though there are numerous problems facing the world, the new generation should accept the challenge and try to solve them.
d. kennedy argues that most of the problems facing the world cannot be solved in his lifetime, so people should focus on living their lives to the fullest.
president kennedys inaugural address
president john f. kennedy • 1961
john f. kennedy (1917 - 1963) served as the 35th president of the united states from january 1961 until his assassination in november 1963. when he took the oath of office on jan. 20, 1961, he delivered one of the shortest inaugural addresses in history—and the first to be delivered to home viewers via color television. kennedy assumed the presidency at the height of the cold war, a topic he alludes to heavily in his speech, and one that would end up defining his short presidency.
as you read, take notes on how kennedy uses figurative language and other literary devices to deliver an effective speech.
1 vice president johnson, mr. speaker, mr. chief justice, president eisenhower, vice president nixon, president truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens:
we observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end as well as a beginning—signifying renewal as well as change. for i have sworn before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forbears prescribed nearly a century and three - quarters ago.
the world is very different now. for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all
john f. kennedy by u.s. embassy new delhi is licensed under cc by - nd 2.0.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Kennedy's address emphasizes action, not just prayer, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The focus is on global problems, not just defending the country, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Kennedy's inaugural address calls on the new generation to accept the challenges of the world's problems and work to solve them, which matches this option.
• Option D: Kennedy's message is about taking action, not focusing on personal life, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Kennedy argues that even though there are numerous problems facing the world, the new generation should accept the challenge and try to solve them.