Question

9To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge — to convert our good words into good deeds — in a new alliance for progress — to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.

Which MOST ACCURATELY describes the diction of section 9?
A) mostly positive, but with word choices that warn against hostile activities
B) mostly negative, but with word choices that warn against hostile activities
C) mostly positive, but with word choices that express fear over possible hostile activities
D) mostly negative, but with word choices that express excitement about growth possibilities.

Answer 1

A

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Answer 2

A) Mostly positive, but with word choices that warn against hostile activities

Step-by-step explanation:

This excerpt is from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961. In the previous decade the USA's relations with Latin America have not been at good terms. So, he is referring to the Latin American countries by calling them sister republics south of our border.

The speech uses many positive words such as, "sister republics", "good words", "good deeds", "alliance for progress", "peaceful revolution of hope", "join them". The speech also warns other powers and southern republics of any hostile activities by using phrases and words such as, "cannot become the prey of hostile powers", "let all our neighbors know", "let every other power know", "intends to remain the master of its own house."