Which of the definitions is the BEST meaning for address as it is used in this sentence?
At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office,
there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the
first.

a

explanation:

because of all the immigration, america became one big melting pot. the diversity of cultures from all over the world made america somewhat divided as well. people that immigrated stayed with their kind, and their traditions, while native born americans stayed with their kind and their traditions. normally, people born in american scorned the immigrants as well. the new religions also divided america. in summary, it took away from the american culture and identified america as the "melting pot."

the author motivation is to show the power of animal-human relationships.