The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.
What does Henry’s use of exclamatory remarks and repetition reveal about the speaker?
A. They emphasize that he is willing to compromise on a solution.
B. They explain why he feels that war against the British is necessary.
C. They reveal that he has gathered a number of facts to support his argument.
D. They show his strong emotional support for going to war against the British.
