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"Define powerful nations in a risky act . Broadcasting empty threats is unwise . Intimidating world powers is disrespectful . Criticizing other countries is often warranted"
Answer:
Intimidating world powers is disrespectful
Explanation:
With the phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick”, Roosevelt meant that intimidating world powers is disrespectful and that it does not influence any individual, on the contrary, intimidation shows that the individual is weak and not intelligent. Roosevelt wished to inform that during a debate with world powers, an individual can show how powerful he is with a calm, respectful and diplomatic conversation.
It seems that you missed the given choices of the question above which are the following:
A. the past is not something we can talk about.
B. there are no words to convey the pain of the past.
C. The battle of the sexes will go on forever.<span>
D. Men’s and women’s roles are deeply rooted in our species.
Anyway, the correct answer for the given question above would be option D. When the </span><span>author says in lines 40–41 that “I'm convinced the past, we must contend with is deeper even than speech,” he means that </span>Men’s and women’s roles are deeply rooted in our species. Hope this answer helps.
I believe it’s 2, the great works of literature
