Question

Read the following excerpt from a speech: Although we have suffered a setback in our quest to rid the state of nuclear power plants, it was a glorious defeat. We came out swinging, and we fought the good fight. We did not prevail this time. And that stings. But we have learned about ourselves that we have strength we did not know we had. In a way, this experience has laid the foundation for the future. With renewed strength, we march forward. What is the most likely effect of ending the speech this way? A. The audience will be inspired to fight for other causes. B. The audience will view the defeat as a positive experience. O C. The audience will understand that the defeat was its fault. O D. The audience will realize the cause is lost and abandon it.​

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Answer 1

Answer: A. The audience will be inspired to fight for other causes.

Explanation:

The most likely effect of ending the speech this way is that the audience will be inspired to fight for other causes.

Even though they suffered a setback in their quest to rid the state of nuclear power plants, they didn't prevail, they are motivated as there were people who supported their cause and the experience has laid the foundation for the future and they'll continue marching forward till their voices are heard.