What is the purpose of paragraphs 4-9 ("this much we pledge . . " and the four paragraphs that follow)? they explain specifically how kennedy plans to honor his promise that the united states will do everything it takes to uphold liberty in nations across the world. the paragraphs describe how kennedy intends to influence other countries to support the united states in taking the lead as a global super power. the paragraphs work together to develop the idea that kennedy will commit the united states to stepping in to govern countries that turn away from communism. each paragraph describes a different part of the world in which kennedy pledges military support from the united states to prevent the spread of communism.

In his inaugural address, John F. Kennedy explains specifically how he plans to honor his promise that the United States will do everything it takes to uphold liberty in nations across the world. In the following paragraphs he states clearly that the country will help those "struggling to break the bonds of mass misery" not to compete against the communists or to lure voters but because it is the right thing to do. He also offers a special pedge to the sisters nations south of the United States "to convert our good words into good deeds" to fight poverty. Moreover, he addresses the adversary nations with a request of peace. Therefore, this inaugural address is a pledge of peace and liberty.

This question is incomplete because it does not have the options. I looked for the complete question on internet and I found it. The complete question is:

Read the passage from Beowulf.

The hero arose, surrounded closely

by his powerful thanes. A party remained

under orders to keep watch on the arms;

the rest proceeded, led by their prince

under Heorot’s roof.

And standing on the hearth

in webbed links that the smith had woven,

the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt,

resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke:

Which word from the passage is a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture?

A. powerful

B. thanes

C. roof

D. gleaming

Explanation

Anglo-Saxon is the name by which the invading Germanic peoples from part of the British Isles (south and east between the 5th and 9th centuries) are identified. In the Anglo-Saxon language, the term "thanes" was used to denote a social position that was more important than an ordinary freeman and less important than a hereditary nobleman. These individuals generally received lands granted directly by the king or by a military nobleman. According to the above, it can be inferred that the correct answer is B. Thanes.