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Read the excerpt from Alexander the Great’s speech at Opis.


In my case I have been wounded in every part of my body except my back; every sort of weapon wielded or shot has left its mark on me; I have been cut by swords hand-to-hand, shot by arrows, struck by catapult bolts, taken innumerable blows from stones and clubs—all this in your interests, to win you fame and riches as I lead you victorious over every land and sea, every river, mountain, and plain.

What is Alexander’s main point in this excerpt?

He has fought in many battles.
He has made his people wealthy.
He has been able to overcome serious injuries.
He has undergone many hardships for his people.

Respuesta :

Alexander's main point in this excerpt from his speech is "He has undergone many hardships for his people," as stated in option D and explained below.

What is Alexander talking about?

In the excerpt we are analyzing here, Alexander the Great, an Ancient Greek emperor, is addressing his people. In his speech, Alexander lists the many ways in which he has been injured in combat:

  • Swords
  • Arrows
  • Catapult bolts
  • Stones
  • Clubs

His purpose is not simply tell people that he has survived. As he says in the end, "all this in your interests, to win you fame and riches as I lead you victorious over every land and sea, every river, mountain, and plain." In other words, Alexander means that everything he has done, every hardship he has been through, was for the well-being of his people.

With the information above in mind, we can select option 4 as the correct answer.

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