Question

The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What's the primary emotion he appeals to here ? a.shame b.happiness c.hope d. excitement

Answer 1

D, excitement. You can tell from the rhetorical question at the end that he cannot wait to get onto the battlefield

Answer 2

Answer: d. excitement

In this text, we can see that the speaker is excited to begin the battle. He tells us that the battle will start soon. He also informs us that other soldiers are already in the field. He ends the passage by asking why they are still there, when the battle is about to begin. Throughout the passage, the dominant feeling is one of excitement.