Kennedy's Inaugural Address Quiz

Which rhetorical device is most prominently used in the phrase "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country" from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address?

• Metaphor

• Antithesis

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is one of the key themes of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address?

• Isolationism

• Freedom and responsibility

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Summarize the main argument of Kennedy's inaugural address in one sentence.

• The United States should focus on economic growth above all else.

• The United States must lead the world in the fight for freedom and peace.

• The United States should withdraw from international affairs.

• The United States must prioritize technological innovation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Kennedy's use of the phrase "Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate" impact the audience?

• It confuses the audience with contradictory statements.

• It reassures the audience of a balanced approach to diplomacy.

• It encourages the audience to avoid all negotiations.

• It suggests that negotiations are unnecessary.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What strategic reasoning can be inferred from Kennedy's call for unity among allies in his inaugural address?

• To isolate the United States from global conflicts.

• To strengthen international alliances against common threats.

• To promote economic competition among nations.

• To encourage cultural exchange programs.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Interpret the impact of Kennedy's statement, "We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

• It suggests a willingness to compromise on core values.

• It conveys a strong commitment to defending freedom.

• It indicates a reluctance to engage in international affairs.

• It implies a focus on domestic issues only.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does JFK's use of antithesis in his inaugural speech serve to convey his message?

• By comparing the past and the future to inspire hope

• By contrasting selfishness with selflessness to encourage public service

• By highlighting the differences between democracy and tyranny

• By juxtaposing war and peace to promote a peaceful coexistence

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Match the term to its definition.

• Call on

• Invective

• Overthrow and replace of a government

• Invoke

• Negative, aggressive language

• Revolution

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Match the term to its definition

• Secure starting point; foothold

• Beachhead

• Focusing too much on something

• Asunder

• Divided, torn into seperate pieces

• Belaboring

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The Latin prefix re- means "again, repeatedly."

Use this information and your knowledge of the Latin root -vol- to choose the correct definition of revolve.

• 
  to escape from repeatedly

• 
  to fly over repeatedly

• 
  to turn around repeatedly

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A