Which dictionary entry supports the meaning of the word sweep as used in the excerpt?? A- a search over an entire area
B- a smooth curving movement
C- the removal or clearing away of
D- a movement of irresistible force

The correct answer is B. A smooth curving movement.

Explanation

According to what is expressed in the fragment about the word "sweep" it is inferred that this word does not have its literal meaning but acquires a new meaning due to the context in which it is being used, in this case, it refers to the movement it makes the character of the fragment to apply the cherry gloss on the lips. Therefore, it can be said that the word sweep refers to option B. A smooth curving movement. because of the shape of the lips

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)