G12 -T3-midterm-Revision

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Why does Kennedy refer to Bradford in this way?

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to give historical context in support of his argument

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What argument does Kennedy make in his speech about space exploration?

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The United States must win the Space Race to safeguard against potential threats.

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Why does Kennedy state that the United States is “behind” in space exploration?

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to appeal to a sense of patriotism and competition

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How does the author structure her argument in “Astronauts and Astronettes”?

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She describes a study of potential female astronauts using the sequence of events.

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Which evidence from “Astronauts and Astronettes” BEST supports the author’s argument that Jerrie Cobb was highly qualified to train as an astronaut?

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Cobb “had flown 10,000 flight-hours and held three aviation records, some in jet aircraft.”

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Why does the author include this anecdote about Lyndon Johnson?

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to support the idea that women were excluded because of their gender, not their abilities

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Aeronautics means “the science of flight.” What does aeromedicine MOST LIKELY mean?

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the treatment of illnesses and injuries associated with flying

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How does John F. Kennedy effectively use antithesis throughout his speech?

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to contrast the goals of the United States and the Soviet Union