4. Draw Conclusions Examine lines 79-88. Describe Kennedy's shi

focus Why might Kennedy make this shift n his argument?

5. Cite Evidence Examine lines 112-119. Identify phrases that Kenn

repeats. What ideas is he emphasizing with this repetition?

6. Evaluate Considering the audience and purpose of Kennedy's spe

is his argument convincing? Do his conclusions anse ogically from

reasons and evidence he has cited?

Speaking and Listening

Listen to an audio version of President Kennedy deliver the speech

Read the passage below and answer the question. somehow, it was hotter then: a black dog suffered on a summer’s day; bony mules hitched to hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oaks on the square. men’s stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning. in the excerpt above, the phrase "stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning" suggests that despite the heat, men still dressed up the men in the town were vain men's clothing appeared its best on hot days the men were not accustomed to wearing nice clothes