Question

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

Answer 1

Best answers are B and D

B) He inspires loyalty to the homeland by referring to the beaches, streets, and hills of Great Britain.

D) He creates optimism and determination by constantly repeating that Great Britain will never surrender.


He repeatedly states where "we shall fight", giving the idea that surrender is not an option. He describes the potential of a fight in Great Britain, and even says that the fight will continue from the other parts of the Empire if Great Britain falls.