Explanation

The clues stirring words and not enough require that the blank mean something like eloquent. None of deceptive, lengthy, crafty, or impromptu means eloquent, so eliminate choices (A), (C), (D), and (E), and select choice (B).

Hence option B is correct!
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I still do not understand why eloquent which means fluency in speaking is the right answer.
The defendant is 'stirring words' to make the truth seem as if it is not. so isnt he cunningly playing his words to get his guilty client to win. so shouldnt the answer be deceptive or crafty. but again deceptive and craft are almost synonyms as well so that is another problem.

Hi safana,

Eloquent also means "persuasive in speaking or writing". His eloquent (or persuasive speaking) was not sufficient to sway (influence) the jury and stirring words (inspiring words) could not conceal the defendant’s evident guilt.

Ok now that makes sense. Didnt know the other meaning of eloquent. Thankyou

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