In your notebook, answer the questions below. 1. Who were the persons mentioned in the speech? Determine the roles they played for the speaker. 2. What are hopes and dreams of Obama for the United States? 3. How did he describe the younger American generation? 4. How did he describe his experience in serving the country? 5. What are last requests to the American people? 6. What does 'Yes, we did. Yes, we can' emphasize?
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Question 1: Who were the persons mentioned in the speech? Determine the roles they played for the speaker.Barack Obama mentioned his family (wife Michelle, daughters Malia and Sasha), his Vice President Joe Biden, and the American people. His family gave him support, Biden was his partner in leadership, and the citizens were his motivation and reason for serving.Question 2: What are hopes and dreams of Obama for the United States?He hoped for unity, equality, opportunity for all, strong democracy, and progress where every American—no matter their race, background, or status—could succeed.Question 3: How did he describe the younger American generation?Obama described them as more open-minded, diverse, tolerant, and ready to bring positive change to society.Question 4: How did he describe his experience in serving the country?He felt honored and grateful. He said it was challenging but meaningful, showing both struggles and achievements during his presidency.Question 5: What are last requests to the American people?Obama asked Americans to stay engaged in democracy, respect one another, fight for freedom and equality, and never give up on the nation’s values.Question 6: What does "Yes, we did. Yes, we can" emphasize?It highlights both the accomplishments of his administration and the continuing belief in the power of unity and hope to overcome future challenges.
