Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she
Answer
A
dislikes most European countries.
B
will make a fair and virtuous judge.
C
has the qualities of a capable leader.
D
is physically able to fight as a soldier.
Explanation
Elizabeth contrasts her “weak and feeble” body with the “heart and stomach of a king,” emphasizing courage and resolve rather than physical strength. By promising to take up arms and serve as the troops’ general, she presents herself as a capable leader who will stand with them. The excerpt does not mainly argue that she is physically able to fight like a soldier.
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