Read the paragraph from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address.
Which statement best explains how Kennedy uses a
rhetorical technique to support his message?
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 host of
cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do-
for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and
split asunder.
To those new states whom we welcome to the ranks of
the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial
control shall not have passed away merely to be
replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not
always expect to find them supporting our view. But we
shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their
own freedom-and to remember that, in the past, those
who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the
tiger ended up inside.
O He uses a logical appeal to explain why the United
States will promote democracy worldwide.
O He uses parallelism to reach out to different
countries around the world.
O He uses repetition to emphasize change on the
horizon for people who are struggling.
O He uses a false dilemma to contrast the worldwide
impact of democracy and communism.