Question

Selection 2 from the speech is an example of which of the following of rhetorical devices? [2] I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
to defend herself against critics


to persuade, motivate and inspire the troops to battle


to inform the troops of the reason for their battle


to establish herself as the leader, despite the fact that she is a woma

Answer 1

To establish herself as the leader, despite the fact that she is a woman is the example used in this speech.

Explanation:

This is an excerpt from the Tribute Speech by Queen Elizabeth I to her troops in Essex. In 1588, the British were fighting against the Spanish army.

After Defeating Spanish Armada, Queen Elizabeth I made this speech to motivate her troops. If any other nation tries to invade England she'll arm herself to fight for the nation.

Also, she established herself as general and leader, judge and rewarder. She also mentions that she has the body of feeble and weak.

But she has the heart of the king i.e. the King of England. She marked that she has the capability to be a leader and her gender was not a barrier to her leadership.