Title: Analyzing the Tone and Impact of a Powerful Speech from History

Question: Two years ago the Republicans of the nation mustered over thirteen hundred thousand strong. We did this under the single impulse of resistance to a common danger, with every external circumstance against us. Of strange, discordant, and even, hostile elements, we gathered from the four winds, and formed and fought the battle through, under the constant hot fire of a disciplined, proud, and pampered enemy. Did we brave all then to falter now?—now—when that same enemy is wavering, dissevered and belligerent? The result is not doubtful. We shall not fail—if we stand firm, we shall not fail. Wise councils may accelerate or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later the victory is sure to come. Part A Which of the following best describes the tone of this section? calm and objective bitterly sarcastic excitedly hopeful heartfelt and urgent Which statement from the speech conveys this tone? “Two years ago the Republicans of the nation mustered over thirteen hundred thousand strong.” “We did this under the single impulse of resistance to a common danger, with every external circumstance against us.” “Did we brave all then to falter now?—now—when that same enemy is wavering, dissevered and belligerent?” “Wise councils may accelerate or mistakes delay it, but, sooner or later the victory is sure to come.”