Question

Read the following excerpt from Kennedy’s inaugural address and answer the 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 endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. Which sentence would be a correct and effective use of a direct quotation and explanation to support an analysis of the speech? “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” Kennedy inspires citizens to do their part to change the world when he tells them that their “energy, faith, and devotion” will “light the world.” I believe we are uniquely able to change our country and the world with our determination, beliefs, and dedication. When Kennedy says; “I do not believe,” he uses negative language to surprise his audience with a contrasting thought that challenges citizens to think differently.

Answer 1

The answer is:

When Kennedy says; I do not believe, he uses negative language to surprise his audience with a contrasting thought that challenges citizens to think differently.

In the chosen sentence, the writer provides both a direct quotation from Kennedy's inaugural address and a clarification of the president's use of language.

The rest of the alternatives are incorrect because none of them contains both a direct quote and a description of Kennedy's original words.