Question

select the correct answer. what is the purpose of gandhis use of hypophora in the excerpt from his banaras hindu university speech? i honor the anarchist for his love of the country. i honor him for his bravery in being willing to die for his country; but i ask him - is killing honorable? is the dagger of an assassin a fit precursor of an honorable death? i deny it. there is no warrant for such methods in any scriptures. if i found it necessary for the salvation of india that the english should retire, that they should be driven out, i would not hesitate to declare that they would have to go, and i hope i would be prepared to die in defense of that belief. that would, in my opinion, be an honorable death. the bomb - thrower creates secret plots, is afraid to come out into the open, and when caught pays the penalty of misdirected zeal. a. to compel the audience to think about the actions of anarchists b. to allow room for debate with the other members on stage c. to challenge the motivation of the anarchists d. to persuade the audience to use nonviolent means for protesting e. to acknowledge the anarchists love and dedication toward their country

Explanation:

Gandhi uses hypophora (asking and answering his own questions) to make the audience think about the morality of anarchist - like violent actions. He contrasts the so - called "honor" of the anarchist's love for the country with the dishonor of their violent methods. By posing these questions, he aims to persuade the audience to consider non - violent means as a more honorable way to achieve India's goals.

Answer:

D. to persuade the audience to use nonviolent means for protesting