Question

value: 2
what is the overall tone of pericless speech?
a. mournful and distraught
b. angry and vengeful
c. proud, boastful
d. frustrated and weak

Explanation:

Pericles' speech (like the Funeral Oration) emphasizes Athens' achievements, values, and uniqueness, conveying pride in Athenian democracy, culture, and military/ civic excellence. Options a (mournful/distraught) is incorrect as it’s not overly sorrowful; b (angry/vengeful) doesn’t fit its celebratory - proud tone; d (frustrated/weak) is opposite to its confident tone. So the tone is proud and boastful of Athens.

Answer:

c. Proud, boastful