A Strategy of Peace Comprehension Check

John F. Kennedy's "A Strategy of Peace" speech is important because it follows a very tense moment in the Cold War. What was this moment?

• The beginning of the VIetnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• U-2 Incident

• First moon landing

JFK repeats what word most the throughout his speech?

• Peace

• War

• Communism

• America

Throughout the speech JFK contrasts war and peace. This is an example of ______________.

• Alliteration

• Juxtaposition

• Repetition

• Antithesis

Why doesn't JFK want a "Pax Americana" type of peace?

• The Pax Mongolia period was forced on the Mongolian people, and he wants a peace in which everyone benefits.

• This term alludes to two previous historical eras in which peace was temporary. JFK wants a long-term peace.

• The word "pax" is latin for peace, and JFK wanted the peace to be a new Americanized version.

• JFK does not want to negotiate with the Soviet Union and wants a peace in which America alone benefits.

What reason does JFK use for being aligned with other nations?

• In case another world war breaks out

• To serve as a protection against Soviet aggression

• Because the United States has long been allied with these countries

• We had common goals such as defending Western Europe and pursuing peace.

Why does JFK say he wants world peace?

• Because war makes no sense in this modern world where weapons are so powerful

• The threat of war is costing the participating countries too much money

• Peace is the only way to ensure that the United States remains a world power

• JFK does not want world peace and his speech is one big lie

The literary device that Kennedy uses the most throughout his speech is

• Repetition

• Biblical allusion

• Metaphors

• Call to action

Kennedy ends his speech with a _________________ by urging the audience to change their outlook on peace and potentially join the Peace Corps.

• Juxtaposition

• Call to action

• Appeal

• Foreshadowing

Kennedy would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

• The Soviet Union is a weak and evil government.

• The only way peace is tangible is if the Soviet leaders commit to a negotiation to adopt democratic practices

• Peace is very far away and we should not waste our time working towards it right now

• Working towards world peace is not only an effort by the governments, but by the people as well.

Who is JFK's audience in this speech?

• His supporters at a Democratic rally

• College graduates

• High school graduates

• Congress