Kennedy quotes the explorer George Mallory's words "Because it is there." How does this quotation help to strengthen Kennedy's speech? A. It creates celebrity endorsement for the value of risk-taking.

B. It shows that the best reason for exploring space is because it exists.

C. It shows confidence that space exploration will be a successful endeavor.

D. It implies that if Mallory were alive, space would already be explored.

B. It shows that the best reason for exploring space is because it exists.

Explanation:

When Mallory was asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, he replied "Because it is there." Kennedy used this quote to show the reasons for exploring space. With this he shows that because space exists, it is above us and we do not know it, we must explore it, know what it is and what it has and conquer it, allowing human beings to overcome this scientific challenge and be proud this achievement.

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answer: a: they can affect the author’s perspective and in turn the theme and purpose for the writing.

the author's background and time period greatly affect the text that the author produces. this is because we are all a reflection of our time period and background. depending on where and when we were born, we will find some questions more important than others. for example, if we are a wealthy person born in medieval times, we will most likely be interested in courtly love and stories of knights and honour. however, if we are born in the 20th century in africa, we might instead focus on colonialism and its effects on the newly liberated countries. the theme and the purpose of writing are both affected by these conditions.

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