Question

1. in passage 3, what is the main purpose of the speakers words in this excerpt?

a. the purpose of the speakers words is to advocate for a different
political system.
b. the purpose of the speakers words is to affirm and encourage a belief
in liberty in america.
c. the purpose of the speakers words is to criticize the concept of liberty.
d. the purpose of the speakers words is to express doubt about the ability
to achieve the true spirit of america.

1. we have gathered here to affirm a faith, a faith in a common purpose, a

common conviction, a common devotion. some of us have chosen america
as the land of our adoption, the rest have come from those who did the same.
for this reason we have some right to consider ourselves a picked group, a
group of those who had the courage to break from the past and brave the
perils of the new. what was the object that nerved us, or those who went before us, to this choice? we sought liberty - freedom from oppression, freedom from want, freedom to be ourselves. this we then sought, and this we now believe that we are by way of winning. what do we mean
when we say that it is a new world? it is a new world in all that makes
liberty the friend of men.

Explanation:

The speaker's words in the excerpt from "The Spirit of Liberty" focus on affirming a common purpose, devotion, and the pursuit of liberty (freedom from oppression, want, etc.). Option A is incorrect as there's no mention of advocating for a different political system. Option C is wrong because the text is not criticizing the concept of liberty. Option D is also incorrect as there's no expression of doubt about achieving the true spirit of America. Option B aligns with the text's emphasis on affirming and encouraging a belief in liberty in America.

Answer:

B. The purpose of the speaker’s words is to affirm and encourage a belief in liberty in America.