Question

select the correct answer.
read the paragraph 4 excerpt.
we choose to go to the moon. we choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard. …
is the evidence provided in this excerpt sufficient to support kennedy’s claim that going to the moon is the best goal to set as a nation?
a. no, because it relies only on emotion rather than facts to persuade the audience.
b. no, because it warns that efforts to land on the moon are difficult and likely to fail.
c. yes, because it uses the audience’s knowledge of other pursuits of the united states.
d. yes, because it proves that the united states must prove its capabilities and leadership.

Explanation:

The excerpt only states the choice to go to the Moon in the decade and that the goal is chosen because it is hard, with no factual evidence (like technical plans, cost data, or feasibility details) provided. It relies on emotional, motivational language rather than concrete facts to support the claim that this is the best national goal.

Answer:

A. No, because it relies only on emotion rather than facts to persuade the audience.