Question

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:

1. Key idea: The speaker is committed to ensuring the survival and success of liberty at any cost, showing willingness to support friends and oppose foes. The key - idea is located in the part "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". The tone is resolute and determined. The commas create a rhythm that emphasizes the extent of the speaker's determination by listing multiple sacrifices and actions.
2. Key idea: The speaker renews support for the United Nations as the last - best hope in an age where war instruments outpace peace instruments. The key idea is in "we renew our pledge of support". The tone is one of hope and a call to action. The commas separate the description of the United Nations and the context of the age, clarifying the reasons for the pledge of support.

Answer:

1.

• Key idea: A commitment to liberty at all costs.
• Location: "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".
• Tone: Resolute.
• Comma impact: Creates rhythm, emphasizes determination.

2.

• Key idea: Renewing support for the United Nations.
• Location: "we renew our pledge of support".
• Tone: Hopeful, call - to - action.
• Comma impact: Separates description and context, clarifies reasons for support.