During the book burn liesel's school friend breaks his ankle
The number tattooed on Elie's arm- it symbolized that Elie was not a human anymore, but a mere number.
C. To provide hope for the citizens.
The leader talks about encouragement and promising signs, also saying things are turning around. It isn't D as there is no decision needed to be made, not B as there is nothing boasting about the greatness of war, and not A, as it isn't persuading anyone to do more, it's just telling them not to lose hope.