Question

read the excerpt from obama’s second inaugural address
this generation of americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience. a decade of war is now ending. an economic recovery has begun. america’s possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive, diversity and openness, an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. my fellow americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it — so long as we seize it together.
what is president obama’s purpose in this section of the speech?
○ to inform the american people about his plans for the future of the country
○ to highlight to the american people the importance of personal success
○ to inspire the american people to collectively work toward a better future
○ to show the american people that success is more fulfilling as a group

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: The excerpt doesn't focus on detailing plans for the country's future, so A is incorrect.
• Analyze Option B: The passage emphasizes collective action and national qualities, not personal success, so B is wrong.
• Analyze Option C: Phrases like "we are made for this moment, and we will seize it – so long as we seize it together" and highlighting America's qualities to achieve limitless possibilities show an attempt to inspire collective work for a better future, matching C.
• Analyze Option D: The main purpose isn't to compare personal vs. group success, but to inspire collective action for a better future, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. to inspire the American people to collectively work toward a better future