Question 1111 • English Language Arts 10 - Second Semester
Read the passage from The Farewell Speech.I do assure you there is no prince that loves his subjects better, or whose love can countervail our love. There is no jewel, be it of never so rich a price, which I set before this jewel: I mean your love. For I do esteem it more than any treasure or riches; for that we know how to prize, but love and thanks I count invaluable.
Answer
A
helps the author to establish a third-person point of view.
B
creates a romantic tone right from the beginning of the speech.
C
emphasizes the speaker’s respect and affection for the audience.
D
provides organization so the speaker’s thoughts progress logically.
Explanation
The speaker compares the audience’s love to a precious jewel and says it is worth more than treasure or riches. This emphasizes the speaker’s respect and affection for the audience, so the best choice is “emphasizes the speaker’s respect and affection for the audience.”
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