Queen Elizabeth Figurative Language Essay

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Queen Elizabeth the first made caused so much controversy in the 16th century. As an only ruler of England, her advisors and her people have doubted her role as a leader and have purposely caused conflicts within the government to portray her as unworthy of the crown. Her rejection of marriage towards Philip II of Spain and support of attacks towards Spain, created a war and placed Elizabeth in a difficult position, as to what she would do in these troubling times. Her speech at Tilbury intended to spark hope and confidence to her troops with appealing to pathos and orating with strong, powerful figurative language.
Queen Elizabeth connects to her people with pathos. “And therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.” She’s willing to risk her life to protect her country and her people; using …show more content…

“I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too.” She uses juxtaposition to break their view of women during the 16th century; she portrays herself as a strong leader and she is both a king and queen to England. “I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you.” Her diction is smart; the use of “rewards” and “crowns” to please the troops and assure them that they will be rewarded and recognized for their bravery. “...and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm...” Queen Elizabeth uses the image of war and the anticipated Spanish Armada invasion to encourage them to want to

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