Question

we must tell our children about how this evil was allowed to happen -- because so many people succumbed to their darkest instincts, and because so many others stood silent. we must tell our children. but more than that, we must teach them. because remembrance without determination is a hollow gesture. awareness without action changes nothing. in this sense,
ever again\ is a challenge to us all -- to pause and to look within.
why does obama describe the holocausts victims before discussing what current generations must do?
choose 1 answer:
obama outlines the victims experiences first to emphasize the importance of historical accuracy in creating educational experiences for current generations.
initially, obama discusses the holocausts victims as a means of connecting with the audience before discussing the similar challenges faced by current generations.
obamas descriptions of the human cost of the holocaust serve to make clear the human stakes if current and future generations fail to remember, teach, and take action.
obamas discussion of the human cost of the holocaust makes clear his belief that americans will ensure another similar tragedy never happens again.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage focuses on remembrance and action, not historical accuracy in education. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The text doesn't mention "similar challenges" for current generations. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The descriptions of Holocaust victims show the human cost, and the passage emphasizes that without remembrance, teaching, and action, such evil could repeat. This matches the idea of making clear human stakes if future generations fail to act.
• Option D: The passage presents "never again" as a challenge, not a belief that Americans will ensure it. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Obama’s descriptions of the human cost of the Holocaust serve to make clear the human stakes if current and future generations fail to remember, teach, and take action.