Question

In this excerpt from his first address to Parliament, in what two ways does Winston Churchill arouse patriotic feelings in his audience?

We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France and on the seas and oceans; we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender and even if, which I do not for the moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, will carry on the struggle until in God's good time the New World with all its power and might, sets forth to the liberation and rescue of the Old.

a. He emphasizes the greatness of European civilization by mentioning France and the United States.
b. He inspires loyalty to the homeland by referring to the beaches, streets, and hills of Great Britain.
c. He confidently states that the United States, Great Britain's former colony, will come to rescue the Motherland.
d. He creates optimism and determination by constantly repeating that Great Britain will never surrender.
e. He says that the British people can never be subjugated or starved, assuring his audience of future success.I

Answer 1

Winston Churchill arouses patriotic feelings through determination and a sense of loyalty by repeating 'We shall fight' and by mentioning defending the British homeland across familiar terrains. The correct options are 'b. He inspires loyalty to the homeland by referring to the beaches, streets, and hills of Great Britain' and 'd. He creates optimism and determination by constantly repeating that Great Britain will never surrender.'

Step-by-step explanation:

In his first address to Parliament, Winston Churchill employs several rhetorical techniques to arouse patriotic feelings among his audience. By repeating the phrase "We shall fight" in various contexts, Churchill creates a sense of determination and unyielding resolve (option d). This repetition serves as a drumbeat, galvanizing the British public to stand against the Axis powers with steadfast courage no matter where the battle may be—on their own soil in Britain or elsewhere.

Furthermore, Churchill's mention of the beloved locales across Great Britain—the beaches, streets, and hills—evokes a sense of loyalty to the homeland (option b). The imagery of defending the familiar and cherished landscapes of Great Britain directly appeals to the audience's patriotism, urging them to protect what is dear to them.

Churchill's speech does not emphasize the greatness of European civilization by mentioning France and the United States (option a), nor does he confidently state that the United States will come to Britain's rescue (option c). He also does not suggest that the British people can never be subjugated or starved; instead, he acknowledges the possibility but asserts that even in such dire circumstances, the struggle would continue (option e).

Thus, the correct options that Winston Churchill uses to arouse patriotic feelings in his audience are option b and option d.