JFK Inaugural Address-Selection Quiz

*Which word best describes the tone of Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address”?

• thankful
• satisfied
• optimistic
• aggressive

*What does Kennedy ask adversaries of the United States to do?

• form an alliance with the United States against other nations
• work together with the United States to reduce their weapons
• enter into an economic agreement to grow the world’s economy
• end fighting around the world and agree to be ruled by international law

Given the following lines from Kennedy's speech, which is the best example of using ethos to persuade people?

• "I do not shrink from this responsibility-I welcome it."
• "Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country."
• "For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all form of human poverty and all forms of human life."

According to Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address,” which ideal does Kennedy see as most important for nations to achieve?

• liberty
• security
• morality
• prosperity

* In Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address,” when he says, “struggling to break the bonds of mass misery,” what rhetorical device is he using to persuade people to believe his message?

• ethos
• pathos
• logos

Which is the best example of alliteration?

• "Let us go forth to lead the land we love."
• "To our republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge..."
• "Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary..."
• "So let us begin anew--remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness..."

Which lines together is an example of parallelism?

• And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion...
• Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors.
• And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.

Which description best illustrates the meaning of asunder?

• The headquarters was built underground so it would be difficult to attack.
• Elements of the historic building were reused in the new structure.
• The dam came apart when the water pressure became too great.
• Military forces fought on the front lines at the beaches of Normandy.

Which is the best way to avoid belaboring a topic of discussion?

• moving on to another topic.
• investigating the topic more deeply.
• explaining why the topic is important.
• keeping an open mind about the topic.

Who is most likely to use invective when speaking to you?

• someone who respects you
• someone who is upset with you
• someone who is trying to trick you
• someone who believes in your cause