Read the excerpt from John F. Kennedy's first inaugural address. Then, answer the question that follows. "Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction..."

Kennedy, John F. "Inaugural Address." Washington, D. C., January 20, 1961. Presidential Address.

Which of the choices below is an example of President Kennedy's use of historical background in his speech?
A begin anew the quest for peace
B we offer not a pledge but a request
C dark powers of destruction unleashed by science
D nations who would make themselves our adversary

Read the following passage "you're not here to read books, you're here to learn! " the childwrangler's voice screeched as we kept our picks moving rhythmically against the school walls. we had all heard about a time, back in the dark ages, when children read books at school. they say school was even a building above ground. but that was obviously dangerous. how could society thrive if all the children sat around reading all day? when would they have time to learn about veins of coal, processing fuel, and all that stuff? school was important.what two central ideas in this story are most closely related? a. the importance of literature and the dangers of miningb. humankind's basic survival needs and independence c. the nature of learning and societal dysfunctiond. the powers of rumors and abuse of authority

Read this exerpt from act 2 scene 2 of romeo and juliet which theme is depicted through juliet’s monologue

Is "words dying" personification? !