Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury . Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust. Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry. For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life. Which choice best compares the purposes of the excerpts?
Answer
A
Both excerpts attempt to persuade Queen Elizabeth's audience that she is willing to sacrifice her life for England's well-being.
B
Both excerpts attempt to persuade Queen Elizabeth's audience that she is the most capable ruler the country has known.
C
Both excerpts inform Queen Elizabeth's audience of the reasons she has come to passionately love and defend England.
Explanation
In the Tilbury excerpt, Elizabeth says she is prepared to “live or die” with her troops and give her blood for her kingdoms and people. In the Parliament excerpt, she promises never to harm the realm through her decision about marriage and says she will spend her life for its safety. Both excerpts therefore persuade their audiences that she is willing to sacrifice her life for England’s well-being.
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