Question

read the excerpt from kennedys inaugural address.
to those people in the huts and villages of half the
globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we
pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves,
for whatever period is required—not because the
communists may be doing it, not because we seek their
votes, but because it is right. if a free society cannot
help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few
who are rich.
what is the main type of appeal that kennedy uses in
this excerpt?
○ an ethical appeal to demand that the communists
help around the globe
○ an emotional appeal to emphasize the united
states commitment to justice
○ a logical appeal to help people in poverty since
there is no need to help the rich
○ a logical appeal to explain why people around the
globe cannot vote for a better life

Explanation:

The excerpt centers on the idea that helping impoverished people is the right thing to do, framing the U.S. commitment to this action as a matter of moral justice. It uses emotional and ethical framing to highlight this commitment, and the correct option aligns with this focus on justice-driven emotional appeal. Other options are incorrect: the text does not target communists, does not make a logical appeal about not helping the rich, and does not discuss voting rights.

Answer:

B. an emotional appeal to emphasize the United States' commitment to justice