Question

Read this sentence from the speech.

"These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."

Which phrase best captures the figurative meaning of the phrase the steel of American resolve?

A.
the coldness of American actions
B.
the courage of American decisions
C.
the strength of American determination
D.
the perseverance of American people

Answer 1

c) the strength of American determination

Step-by-step explanation:

Resolve is defined as firm determination to do something, in addition, since the “steel” of American resolve is being compared to steel, the resolve is supposed to be very strong