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Read this passage from FDR's First Inaugural Address. What context clue lets you know that this
passage comes from the introduction of the speech?
This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we
shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has
endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing
we have to fear is fear itself-nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed
efforts to convert retreat into advance.
First of all
Frankly and boldly
Conditions in our country
Retreat into advance

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Answer:

First of all

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The correct answer is A. First of all

Step-by-step explanation:

In speeches, introductions outline the main points that will be cover and let the audience know the focus of the speech. Additionally, introductions may include context clues to help the audience understand this is the beginning of the speech such as to begin with, firstly, or first of all. In the case, of the Inaugural Address the prhase "first of all" in "So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" acts as context clues to show the audience this is the introduction of the speech and highly the first point of it.

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