“History of the Peloponnesian War: Pericles’ Funeral Oration:” How does the speaker gain the confidence of his listeners?

a)

By assuring them of his own painful sacrifices made for their common safety.

b)

By turning their anger against an indolent aristocratic class for which the wars are fought.

c)

By acknowledging their loss respectfully and explaining in detail the causes of war.

d)

By rousing patriotic fervor through detailing the horrible acts committed by the enemy.