Speech Basic
Delivered the Inaugural Address in 1961
Who is John F. Kennedy
Kennedy strongly emphasizes what value
What is freedom?
Kennedy speech is mainly about his personal life or the responsibilities of citizens and nations
What is the responsibilities of citizens and nations?
Complete the phrase: "Ask not what your country can do for you---..."
What is "....ask what you can do for your country."
Date Kennedy was inaugurated
What is January 20, 1961?
Kennedy encourage the nations to pursue what instead of conflict
What is peace
The rhetorical device strongly used in the speech
What is Antithesis?
Kennedy asked Americans to do this rather than simply expect benefits from their country
What is serve and contribute?
The position Kennedy was beginning when he gave the speech
What is President of the United States?
Kennedy calls on citizens to serve their country because
What is he believes citizens have responsibilities to their nation and to one another?
Kennedy use of short, powerful sentences for what reason?
What is to make his message memorable, forceful, and inspiring?
The famous word Kennedy uses when addressing Americans who are willing to serve
What is "Ask"?
The major international conflict which influenced the speech's message about freedom and peace
What is The Cold War?
The one major contrast Kennedy creates between freedom and tyranny
What is he presents freedom as something worth defending against oppression or tyranny?
The central message of the speech
What is citizens should take responsibility for serving their country and working toward freedom and peace?
Kennedy repeatedly used the phrase "Let both sides..." throughout the speech for what reason
What is to emphasize his ideas and create a strong, memorable rhythm?