After- Reading Questions:

1. In paragraph 2, why was it important to emphasize that Queen Elizabeth was present
with the troops? How did she make it into a symbol?
2. How does she use pathos and ethos in the same paragraph?
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
4. Why does she emphasize that she has a body of a woman but the heart and stomach of
a queen? What does this mean?
5. Why does she tell them that they will be victorious? What is her purpose?
6. Did you find the speech inspiring? Why or why not?
7. Are you surprised that a woman was able to deliver such a speech? Why or Why not?
8. Do you think the same kind of speech can be delivered by a woman today? Why or why
not?
9. Why has this speech stood the test of time?
10. How does this speech affect you? Explain your answer.

After- Reading Questions:

1. In paragraph 2, why was it important to emphasize that Queen Elizabeth was present
with the troops? How did she make it into a symbol?
2. How does she use pathos and ethos in the same paragraph?
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
4. Why does she emphasize that she has a body of a woman but the heart and stomach of
a queen? What does this mean?
5. Why does she tell them that they will be victorious? What is her purpose?
6. Did you find the speech inspiring? Why or why not?
7. Are you surprised that a woman was able to deliver such a speech? Why or Why not?
8. Do you think the same kind of speech can be delivered by a woman today? Why or why
not?
9. Why has this speech stood the test of time?
10. How does this speech affect you? Explain your answer.