Question

I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with

any other people or any other generation. The energy, the
faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will
light our country and all who serve it - and the glow from
that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country
can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
Which statement best explains why the parallelism used in this excerpt is
effective?
O A. It stresses the need to serve one's country.
O B. It establishes Kennedy's credibility regarding service work.
C. It presents a logical argument for serving one's country.
D. It emphasizes the importance of Kennedy's own generation.

Answer 1

Answer: The main focus of the speech can crudely be boiled down to one theme—the relationship between duty and power. This is emphasized by Kennedy's strong use of juxtaposition in the first part of the speech.

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