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Inaugural Addressby John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961 (excerpt)Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans-born in thiscentury, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoingof those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, opposeany foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.This much we pledge-and more.To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a hostof cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can dofor we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.5Select the correct answer.Which statement best describes the persuasive strategy of the speaker?. The speaker passionately argues the idea that America needs to continue to grow.B. The speaker ethically highlights the idea that America has pledged its loyalty to friends.C. The speaker emotionally calls upon American citizens to be united in pursuit of ideals.D. The speaker logically presents the idea that all Americans need to stand together.
Read the passage.(1) Many American men were drafted during World War II. (2) Many other men volunteered to serve. (3) In fact, so many men entered the armed services that professional baseball experienced a shortage of good players. (4) Philip K. Wrigley had an interesting solution to the problem. (5) He started a new league. (6) It was called the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). (7) To find good players, he scouted womens softball clubs. (8) They were very popular at that time. (9) The AAGPBL was a hit. (10) In 1948, the year in which the league reached its high point of popularity, more than a million fans came to watch AAGPBL games. (11) The league produced many fine players, including Mary Bonnie Baker. (12) Dorothy Kamenshek was also a fine player. (13) After World War II ended, the AAGPBL declined in popularity. (14) In 1954, the league was disbanded.Which is the most effective way to combine sentences (11) and (12)?The league produced many fine players, and they include Mary Bonnie Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.The league produced many fine players, Mary Bonnie Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek also was fine.The league produced many fine players, Mary Bonnie Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.The league produced many fine players, including Mary Bonnie Baker and Dorothy Kamenshek.