Question

However, despite a growing number of honorable exceptions, too many of the world's leaders are still best described in the words Winston Churchill applied to those who ignored Adolf Hitler's threat, and I quote: "They go on in strange paradox, decided only to be undecided, resolved to be irresolute, adamant for drift, solid for fluidity, all-powerful to be impotent."

Which statement best describes how word choice helps establish style in the excerpt?

A. The use of words such as "paradox" and "irresolute" helps establish a formal style.
B. The use of words such as "however" and "strange" helps establish a casual style.
C. The use of words such as "best" and "powerful" helps establish a peaceful style.
D. The use of words such as "I" and "they" helps establish a welcoming style.

Answer 1

A. The use of words such as "paradox" and "irresolute" helps establish a formal style.

Answer 2

A. The use of words such as "paradox" and "irresolute" helps establish a formal style.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt Winston Churchill describes the world leaders as soft, and not willing to do what it took to defeat Hitler or the other global threats that affected the world, it aimed to be a formal speech that expressed how frustated and let down by this was he. The words paradox and irresolute help set the formal tone of the claim and help him reach the potential audience.