Question

Which of the following lines from "To His Excellency, George Washington" characterizes George Washington as a brave military leader? Question 10 options:

Answer 1

The above question is incomplete. The full question is:

"Which of the following lines from “To His Excellency, George Washington” characterizes George Washington as a brave military leader? A. Thee, first in peace and honours B. Fam'd for thy valour . . . C. Proceed, great chief D. Shall I to Washington their praise recite?"

Answer:

B. Fam'd for thy valour

Step-by-step explanation:

The line "Fam'd for thy valor..." that Washington was a man of great bravery and courage, making him a valuable, intelligent and strong military leader who managed to lead his people in an efficient and winning way. Among the options given in the question above, this is the only line that can be interpreted in this way, with the other lines having different meanings about what it is to be a courageous military leader.

Answer 2

The line is "Fam'd for thy valour." This is a poem by Phillis Wheatley. The poem was sent to George Washington, the appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of North America, in October of 1775, that is why the quotation above proves that George Washington is a great military man because he possess valor or bravery and virtues or values.