Question

"Hitler is a man of simple tastes, a vegetarian for health reasons, a non-smoker and teetotaler. Possessed of extraordinary vitality, four hours' sleep and twenty hours' work make up his normal working day... As a speaker, Hitler exercises astonishing sway over a German audience, presumably because public speaking is an unknown art in Germany. His speeches are practically repetitions of a few simple main theses, in the course of which platitudes are uttered with such extraordinary emphasis that an unsophisticated audience mistakes them for newly minted aphorisms. He has sized up the German audience during his fifteen years of apprenticeship with astonishing accuracy. This and an undeniable political instinct has brought him to the top of the tree."—Short description of Adolf Hitler prepared by the British Embassy in Berlin, January 1937
According to the author of this text, which characteristic led to Hitler's political success?

A. his remarkable intelligence
B. his ability to work long days with little sleep
C. his ability to communicate with the public
D. his healthy habits

Answer 1

Answer: According to the author of this text, Hitler's ability to communicate with the public led to his political success.

An excerpt from the question, "As a speaker, Hitler exercises astonishing sway over a German audience, presumably because public speaking is an unknown art in Germany. His speeches are practically repetitions of a few simple main theses, in the course of which platitudes are uttered with such extraordinary emphasis that an unsophisticated audience mistakes them for newly minted aphorisms" explains that Hitler was an effective communicator making the most ordinary words seem extraordinary with his charisma.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. His ability to communicate with the public.

Explanation

Adolf Hitler was a German politician known for being the leader of the National Socialist Workers Party and leading Germany and Europe to World War II for his expansionist interests and fascist and nationalist ideals. According to the description made by the British embassy in 1937, his political success was due to his effectiveness in speaking in public when the author mentions that "As a speaker, Hitler exercises amazing dominance over a German audience, presumably because public speaking is an art unknown in Germany ", highlighting that his leadership and his way of communicating to the public was a unique feature in Germany at this time. The author also emphasizes when saying that "he has measured the German audience during his fifteen years of apprenticeship with amazing precision", allowing to glimpse Hitler's extensive knowledge of the public he is addressing and who knows how to manipulate his thinking what It led to high support and his political success. Therefore, the correct answer is C. your ability to communicate with the public