"Speech to the Troops at Tilbury"

S- To give support to her troops/ give them courage

O- 1588, Tilbury

A- Troops

P- To motivate/ to encourage/ to persuade

S- Queen Elizabeth

T- Persuasive/ strong/ determined/ fearless/ superior

1. After reading the SOAPST the reader can better understand the background for the “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury” and will be able to comprehend the type of conditions the troops are in. The subject alone would be able to help the reader realize what the piece of literature is about and how the troops are at a disadvantage. Knowing who the speaker is benefits the reader too because seeing that Queen Elizabeth is the one giving the speech assists in emphasizing the position that they as a country are in. Although truthfully it is her tone that makes it all come together. The way she sounds so determined and tough shows the reader that this speech does have the power to persuade the audience.
2. This speech is quite effective for the intended audience generally because of the inspiring word she uses. Queen Elizabeth states that her people are “faithful” and “loving,” admiring their “loyalty” and “goodwill.” These positive words allow her subjects to see her as a caring and kindhearted leader whose praise urges them to fight for their country, though what really motivated the soldiers was probably the fact that she said, “We have been persuaded…”(40) This will encourage the troops to see her as a fellow Englishman and not just as a coldhearted queen.