Question

In this speech, Demosthenes tries to warn people about an attack on Greece. Which statement best describes Demosthenes's claim?

Answer 1

Demosthenes in his "The Third Philippic" warned peoples of greek of an imminent attack.

Step-by-step explanation:

Demosthenes was a popular Greek orator and statesmen. He had deep insights into contemproary politics and ancient Greek culture. He was also one of the greatest rhetorical orators, a skill that he learned from great orators preceding him.

In his famous speech "The Third Philippic" which was prepared by Demosthenes in the year 342 BC, he warns his countrymen of an imminent attack. He makes sober warning to the people that it is better to die ten thousand times than showing servitude to Philip. he warned peoples against harbouring any false hopes of them being safe under the reign of Philip and be ready to suffer for further consequences.

Answer 2

The claim that he makes is Athenians should not be naive and prepared for any kind of circumstances.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt that has been given above is from "The Third Philippic". This has been written by Demosthenes. It was written in the year 342 B.C.

In the speech given by him, he warns the people about the attack that would be on Greece. The claim that he makes to warn the people about the attack is Demosthenes warns Athenians not to be naïve and to be prepared for any circumstances.