LESSON 4： the Inaugural Address1.pptxVIP

LESSON 4： the Inaugural Address;figure of speech used in the lesson parallel and balanced structures repetition and the appropriate use of words and phrases antithesis synecdoche Detailed study of the text at issue: in dispute We dare not --: we must bear in mind the beliefs our ancestors fought and died for;torch: used figuratively here, meaning inspirations and ideals the slow undoing: the gradual abolishing To those old allies whose--: to those European countries with whom we speak the same language and share the same religion A host of co-operative ventures: a large number of joint ventures;a powerful challenge: the strong threat posed by socialism at odds: quarreling a far more iron tyranny: communist dictatorship those who foolishly--: those nations who foolishly seek to get the aid of socialist countries will end up losing their independence as many other countries did in the past ; Bonds: fetters, chains If a free society--: if the poor are continuously exploited and suppressed, they will rise up some day and overthrow the rule of the few who are rich But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot--: we will not allow our enemy to subvert this peaceful revolution which brings hope of progress to all our countries. the master of its own house: metaphor;--have far outpaced--: have far surpassed Invective: verbal attack Shield: protective power Engulf: overwhelm But neither can--: both of the two groups of nations felt obsessed with the present international situation. Steady spread: proliferation Balance of terror: a balance of terrible military powers Stay: hold back ;the hand of mankind’s final war: synecdoche Sincerity is always subject to proof: one’s sincerity must be proved by facts --bring the absolute power to destroy under the absolute--: to control and limit the development of nuclear weapons where the strong are--: where the strong country does not bully the weak, the weak feels safe and disputes can be settled peac