Answers FL-1001370-English 3 AAnalyzing Central Ideas in a Speech

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Which statement is a central idea of the text?

There are many more places in the world to explore.

The riches won through conquest belong to the people.

Alexander and his soldiers have traveled to many places.

It is better to win at war without ever having to fight a battle.

How does Alexander develop the idea that the riches belong to the people?

by listing examples of the lands they have conquered

by describing how the troops heroically fought during the conflict

by listing the different types of officers to show that they are all united

by describing the many difficulties that he and his troops have endured in the war

What is Alexander’s primary purpose in this excerpt from his speech?

to persuade his troops that war is a necessary evil

to entertain his soldiers with tales from great battles

to teach his troops what it takes to be a strong soldier

to motivate his soldiers to win more victories with him

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