following excerpt from Winston Churchill's "Their Finest Hour"
sented during World War II:
The disastrous military events which have happened
during the past fortnight have not come to me with any
sense of surprise. Indeed, I indicated a fortnight ago as
clearly as I could to the House that the worst possibilities
were open; and I made it perfectly clear then that whatever
happened in France would make no difference to the
resolve of Britain and the British Empire to fight on, "if
necessary for years, if necessary alone."
What is most likely the intended effect of beginning the speech this way?
O
A. The audience will decide Churchill is stubbornly fastened to his
decision, even if people will be harmed.
B. The audience will be convinced that the battle in France was
unfortunate, but it really does not matter to Churchill.
O
c. The audience will gain a clear understanding of the wisdom and
resolve of their leader to see the conflict to an end.
D. The audience will blame Churchill for knowing how bad things
were for two weeks and not taking action to prevent it.