Question

Read this excerpt from the speech "Cause of the Great War" delivered by British Prime Minister David Lloyd George after World War I.

Which statement accurately describes the use of rhetorical devices in this excerpt?

We begged Germany not to attack Belgium, and produced a treaty, signed by the King of Prussia, as well as the King of England, pledging himself to protect

Belgium against an invader, and we said, "If you invade Belgium we shall have no
alternative but to defend it."

The enemy invaded Belgium, and now they say, "Why, forsooth, you, England, provoked this war."

It is not quite the story of the wolf and the lamb. I will tell you why —because Germany expected to find a lamb and found a lion.

A.)The writer uses repetition to tell the audience that England was not the cause of the war.

B.)The writer uses climax to tell the audience that England suffered a lot of casualties.

C.)The writer uses antithesis to tell the audience that Germany is a major threat to England.

D.)The writer uses metaphor to tell the audience that England will defeat Germany in the war.

Answer 1

D.the writer uses metaphor ------- option is right

Answer 2

David Lloyd gave this speech addressing to the courageous actions that the British soldiers need to produce (who were mainly brought up from its colonies). His rhetorical representation of the lion and the lamb is stressed in the extract, at last. This is very essential and it helps in processing the thought of the British Prime Minister of that time. The attack on Belgium proved to be a menace for the Germans. However, here the phrase- "because Germany expected to find a lamb and found a lion," represents that the valiance of the soldiers is being appreciated by him as well as spreads the notion of defeating the Germans.

Answer: D.) The writer uses metaphor to tell the audience that England will defeat Germany in the war.