Question

name class period directions: in your small group, practice with the provided examples of periodic sentences by responding to the questions. example quote: \to those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends.\ 1. what is the key idea of the sentence? the u.s. promises loyalty to its long - standing allies. 2. where is the key idea located? the key idea comes at the end: \we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends.\ 3. what is the tone of the sentence? the tone is reassuring and respectful. 4. how does the authors use of commas impact the tone and meaning of the sentence? the commas set up a thoughtful introduction that emphasizes shared history and values before arriving at the promise, giving the sentence a respectful, diplomatic weight. quote: \let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.\ 1. what is the key idea of the sentence? 2. where is the key idea located? 3. what is the tone of the sentence? 4. how does the authors use of commas impact the tone and meaning of the sentence? quote: \to that world assembly of sovereign states, the united nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support.\ 1. what is the key idea of the sentence? 2. where is the key idea located? 3. what is the tone of the sentence? 4. how does the authors use of commas impact the tone and meaning of the sentence?

Explanation:

For the quote "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

1. The key idea is that the speaker is willing to take extreme measures to ensure the survival and success of liberty, regardless of other nations' stances.
2. The key idea is located at the end: "to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
3. The tone is resolute and determined.
4. The commas break up the introductory clause "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill", creating a pause that emphasizes the universality of the statement, and then builds momentum with the list of sacrifices before arriving at the goal of assuring liberty, making the tone more forceful.

For the quote "To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support."

1. The key idea is that the speaker is renewing support for the United Nations as the last - best hope in a time of imbalance between war and peace.
2. The key idea is located at the end: "we renew our pledge of support."
3. The tone is earnest and hopeful.
4. The commas set off the description of the United Nations and the context of the age, emphasizing the importance of the organization and the gravity of the situation, adding a solemn and committed tone to the pledge.

Answer:

For "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

1. The speaker is willing to take extreme measures to ensure liberty's survival and success.
2. At the end: "to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
3. Resolute and determined.
4. Commas emphasize universality and build momentum for a forceful tone.

For "To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support."

1. The speaker is renewing support for the UN as the last - best hope in a time of war - peace imbalance.
2. At the end: "we renew our pledge of support."
3. Earnest and hopeful.
4. Commas emphasize importance and add a solemn tone to the pledge.