The British Empire and the French Republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death
their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to
the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of
Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or
may fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious
apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or
fail. ... [W]e shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on
the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the
streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
Which statement best explains why the parallelism used in this excerpt is
effective?
A. It stresses the importance of continuing the fight.
B. It emphasizes that citizens are ready to fight.
C. It presents a logical argument for fighting.
D. It places attention on the alliance with France.