Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry.As I have good cause, so do I give you all my hearty thanks for the good zeal and loving care you seem to have, as well towards me as to the whole estate of your country.

Elizabeth thanks Parliament for its concern and describes its care as loving. This warm, appreciative language is meant to appeal to the audience’s feelings and strengthen goodwill between them. It does not give a logical argument about her leadership ability, so A, “encouraging an emotional response from the audience,” is the best choice.

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