Question

Identify the figure of speech (hyperbole, metaphor, allusion, etc.) Kennedy is using in the following paragraphs:

Answer 1

He is using metaphors heavily in the following paragraphs.
"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." This illustrates his point that they as a nation have a bright future, and their attitudes are empowering, lighting a fire within.

Answer 2

Answer:  

In the passage he states "I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it", this means he doesn't try to avoid the danger he gets involved with it. He also states "  The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it", This means he has faith, and is devoted to serve his country. In the excerpt he claims "And the glow from that fire can truly light the world". This shows why he had so much faith to serve his country because he wanted his country to feel safe and be free.

Explanation:

In the passage he states "I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it", this means he doesn't try to avoid the danger he gets involved with it. He also states "  The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it", This means he has faith, and is devoted to serve his country. In the excerpt he claims "And the glow from that fire can truly light the world". This shows why he had so much faith to serve his country because he wanted his country to feel safe and be free.