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excerpt from Inaugural Address
by John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy delivered this speech in 1961 at the start of his term as US president. In this excerpt, he is speaking about tensions between the United States and its main rival, the Soviet Union.

But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.

So let us begin a new—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.

Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.

Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.

Select the correct answer.
What effect does the repetition of the word both have on the meaning of this text?
A. It encourages unity between nations.
B. It argues for the superiority of the United States.
C. It explains the causes of the conflict between groups.
D. It describes the differences between groups.

Answer 1

A) It encourages unity between nations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote: "Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us." speaks of unity between former Soviet Union and the States.

The repetition of the word both suggests both countries, facing similar issues, should come together to a shared solution.

Another quote that speaks of unity: "Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce."