MEDALCan we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?

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What role does this passage play in the text?

Kennedy is using irony to subtly pressure listeners into voicing their support for a global alliance.

Kennedy is using metaphor to ask America's allies to form an alliance against the North and South.

Kennedy is using a rhetorical question to ask for support in making life better for everyone.

Kennedy is using simile to compare America's allies in the North and South with those in the East and West.