JFK's Inaugural Speech

What was JFK referring to when he said "...destruction unleashed by science..."

• Science

• WWII

• Nuclear War

• Russia

How did JFK feel about the United Nations?

• He wanted to end the UN

• He wanted the UN to help America

• He didn't care about the UN

• He wanted to protect and strengthen the UN

What is the main purpose of Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

• To soothe the fears of Americans in a time of great danger and financial deficits.

• To rally support from voters who did not vote for him.

• To emphasize that Americans should be grateful for the wealth and freedom they enjoy.

• To convince Americans to take some responsibility in preserving their freedom

Kennedy expresses a willingness to go to war to protect-

• resources

• liberty

• renewal

• power

The word choices in paragraph 4 create a tone that is best described as-

• thoughtful and gentle

• harsh and controlling

• stubborn and unrelenting

• shy and timid

Which statement best describes the emotional appeal in paragraph 6 and 7?

• Kennedy contrasts travel imagery with ideas of patriotism to make the audience feel guilty for their loyalties to other nations.

• Kennedy contrasts imagery of passing time with the ideas that history repeats itself to create a sense of urgency in the audience.

• Kennedy compares freedom imagery to ideas of honor, duty, and glory to inspire people to support their country.

• Kennedy compares immigration imagery to ideas of progress to turn the audience's thoughts to the future.

In paragraph 8, Kennedy uses figurative language to show-

• how important the defense of freedom is all over the world

• that current generations fall short of previous generations

• that previous generations have not had as many problems supporting freedom

• that we must inspire others to fight for freedom as hard as we have

Why does Kennedy start by saying “in your hands”?

• because people need to listen to the speech

• to make it clear that people are responsible

• so they know what he means in the speech

• so they will join hands in the audience

Why does Kennedy say “Ask not what your country can do for you”?

• because people need to work for progress

• because he is going to set more taxes

• because the President is the leader of the country

• because he wants people to vote for him

What does “history the final judge mean”?

• History books report what happens.

• In later years people will think about what happens now.

• When people write histories they tell what people did.

• People should think about history when they do things.