We Shall Fight on the Beaches

What major threat was Britain facing when Churchill delivered his speech?

• Soldiers were trapped on a beach in France.

• Hitler's forces were looming and would soon invade Britain.

• Churchill's cabinet and members of Parliament wanted him to make a deal with Hitler.

• Germany was bombing London nightly.

P2: According to Churchill, which two allied countries had recently suffered large military losses?

• France

• Belgium

• England

• Netherlands

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P7: If Britain's defenses were to fall, who did Churchill anticipate would carry the fight?

• Other portions of the British Empire would pick up the fight.

• The "New World"

• Neighboring nations

• The French

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P1: What heroic figures from the past does Churchill reference?

• The Knights of the Round Table

• The Crusaders

• Napoleon

• Hitler

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P1: What does Churchill mean when he says, "All fall back into the past - not only distant, but prosaic?"

• He means that Britain's young heroes are as great - even better than those of the past.

• He means that the heroes of old will always be better than the young heroes of today.

• He means that the young heroes should look to the old for guidance.

• He means that people should look to the pat for proof of how things will turn out.

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This speech has been known for honoring the British people and military at their "finest hour." What qualities does Churchill discuss that describe them at their "finest"?

• They were able to turn Napoleon back.

• They are willing to fight to the death for their nation.

• They can fight by land, sea, and air.

• They were able to stop Hitler from invading.

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In paragraph 1, which type of rhetorical appeal is Churchill using when he twice praises the heroism of the young men who fight to defend "their native land" and why?

• Pathos; home and patriotism.

• Pathos; historical moment.

• Ethos; Churchill knows the details.

• Logos; it was a known fact.

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P1: When Churchill quotes "Morte de Arthur" (Every morn...), he compares ___ to ___.

• British soldiers; Knights of the Round Table and Crusaders

• Knights of the Round Table; The Crusaders.

• The Crusaders; British soldiers.

• The crusaders; Napoleon.

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P7: Churchill talking about the "new world" and the "old" is an example of what rhetorical device?

• Pathos; he's creating a sense of hope that others will come and help.

• Logos; he's referring to history - Britain (the old world) and The U.S. / Canada (the new world).

• Pathos; he's creating a sense of responsibility that other nations have.

• Logos; he's inferring that those who chose not to be an ally will fight soon.

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What is the main theme of this speech?

• Economic recovery

• Social justice

• Military strategy

• National resilience

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