Read this excerpt from "The Third Philippic," written by Demosthenes in 342 B. C.: It is this fate, I solemnly assure you that I dread for you, when the time comes that you make your reckoning, and realize that there is no
longer anything that can be done. May you never find yourselves, men of Athens, in such a position. Yet in any case, it were better to dle ten
thousand deaths, than to do anything out of servility towards Philip (or to sacrifice any of those who speak for your good). A noble
recompense did the people in Oreus receive, for entrusting themselves to Philip's friends, and thrusting Euphraeus asidel And a noble
recompense the democracy of Eretria, for driving away your envoys, and surrendering to Cleltarchus! They are slaves, scourged and
butchered! A noble clemency did he show to the Olynthians, who elected Lasthenes to command the cavalry, and banished Apollonides! It is
folly, and it is cowardice, to cherish hopes like these, to give way to evil counsels, to refuse to do anything that you should do, to listen to the
advocates of the enemy's cause, and to fancy that you dwell in so great a city that, whatever happens, you will not suffer any harm.
In this speech, Demosthenes tries to warn people about an attack on Greece. Which statement best describes Demosthenes's claim?
O A. Demosthenes wants Athenlans to believe that Athens is secure and no enemy can enter their country.
OB. Demosthenes warns Athenlans not to be nalve and to be prepared for any circumstances.
OC. Demosthenes assures Athenlans that nothing will change as long as their enemies don't attack the city.
OD. Demosthenes claims that Athens will be destroyed because several Athenlans have joined the enemy's side.