The Speeches by Winston Churchill

The first line of the speech contains which literary device:

• Euphemism
• Parallelism
• Anaphora
• Personification

What is the main point Churchill makes in lines 13-21? Choose the BEST answer.

• That both sides are in an extremely dangerous position.
• That both sides must remain grounded in what they are fighting for.
• Britain cannot be intimidated by the German incursions.
• A terrifying ending to this war is coming soon.

How would you describe Churchill's attitude towards the French troops?

• He has confidence in both their leaders and their soldiers.
• He feels they are formidable.
• He feels they cannot resist the invaders behind defensive fortifications.
• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal used by Churchill to reach the people? There is more than one correct answer.

• "Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valor..."
• "We may look with confidence to the stabilization of the Front of France..." 
• "Nay, if we fight to the end, it can only be glorious."
• "The regroupment of the French armies to make head against, and also to strike at, this intruding wedge has been proceeding for several days..."

Which is an example of alliteration used in the speech?

• "for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means."
• "we are ready to face it; endure it; and to retaliate against is - "
• "bulk of that hideous apparatus of aggression..." 
• None of the above

Which line is an example of overstatement or hyperbole used in paragraph 2 on pg. 1294?

• "never surrender ourselves to servitude and shame.."
• "the foulest and most soul-destroying tyranny which has ever darkened and stained the pages of history."
• "gather a group of shattered States and bludgeoned races..."
• "This is one of the most awe-striking periods in a long history of France and Britain."

Reread lines 96-100 and the accompanying footnotes. Why might Churchill have thought this biblical quote would be an effective way to end his speech? Choose the BEST answer.

• It shows his followers how religious and zealous he is in his faith.
• It ends the speech with an impacting "punch". 
• It implies that this is a battle somehow sanctioned by God.
• None of the above

What is Churchill's attitude towards the German troops?

• A great fighting force with a "genius for recovery and counterattack"
• He believes they are a strong force with "dogged endurance"
• Both A and B
• "A remarkable combination of air bombing and heavily armored tanks"

How did England come to the aid of France against Germany?

• The Royal Air Force shot down German planes and bombed oil refineries.
• Together, the Allied forces must succeed in saving Europe.
• America forced the aid to step in.
• None of the above

Churchill's tone can best be described as

• Compassionate
• Cautionary
• Concerned
• Candid