Question

1. tempered - strengthened through hardship
2. tyranny - oppression
3. subversion - the systematic attempt to overthrow or destroy - as in a government
4. sovereign - self - governing, independent
5. invective - insults, abusive language
6. writ - legal influence
7. beach - head - a position secured in enemy territory from which an attack can be launched
8. tribulation - ordeal, difficulty

the underlined passage from section 3 of kennedys speech is an example of what element of argument?

this passage is an example of a recommendation for action.

the passage is an example of an assertion -- a forceful statement of fact or belief.

this passage is an example of acknowledging opposing arguments.

Explanation:

To determine the element of argument, we analyze each option:

• A "recommendation for action" would suggest a course of action, but the passage (related to "tyranny - oppression" in Kennedy's speech context, likely a forceful statement) doesn't do that.
• An "assertion" is a forceful statement of fact or belief. If the passage makes a strong claim (e.g., defining tyranny as oppression in a persuasive way), it fits an assertion.
• "Acknowledging opposing arguments" would involve recognizing counter - positions, which isn't indicated here.

Answer:

The passage is an example of an assertion -- a forceful statement of fact or belief.