Kennedy's Inaugural is considered one of the finest ever delivered by an American president. Many political historians concur that the speech delivered characteristics of realism, idealism, historical reference, and strength, all of which are vital to a successful presidency. Kennedy was clear; the United States <span>would pay any price to assure the success of liberty.</span>
Your answer is that the rhythm pattern of a sonnet is Iambic Pantameter.
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Simile (because you used "as") or hyperbole (because it is physically impossible for a human to run as fast as a cheetah, so this is an exaggeration)
