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  1. What distinctions does John F. Kennedy make between the behavior of the United States and the behavior of Russia?

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    Questions: - What distinctions does John F. Kennedy make between the behavior of the United States and the behavior of Russia?
  2. What evidence does Kennedy provide to support his claim that the purpose of the Soviet military buildup in Cuba can be “none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere” (par. 1)?

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    Questions: - What evidence does Kennedy provide to support his claim that the purpose of the Soviet military buildup in Cuba can be “none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere” (par. 1)?
  3. How would you describe the tone of Kennedy’s speech? Remember that many people—including Kennedy’s advisors—thought we were on the brink of World War III.

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    Questions: - How would you describe the tone of Kennedy’s speech? Remember that many people—including Kennedy’s advisors—thought we were on the brink of World War III.
  4. What particular message does Kennedy send to Cuba in this speech? How does he structure his argument? What claims does he make? What rhetorical appeals does he make?

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    Questions: - What particular message does Kennedy send to Cuba in this speech? How does he structure his argument? What claims does he make? What rhetorical appeals does he make?