Patrick henry
what year was Patrick henry born
1736
what is the definition of temporal
of or relating to or limited by time
what is Patrick henrys famous qoute
"give me liberty or give me death"
What rhetorical device does Henry use when he says, “I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” How does this continue with the idea of light representing truth and spiritual illumination from the first paragraph? What appeal is created?
In metaphorically calling experience a lamp, he is saying that experience will show or “light” the way for the future. There is a Biblical allusion here to the scripture which says that God’s word (which is truth) is a “lamp unto thy feet and a light unto thy path.” This is an appeal to authority (God and the Bible) and an appeal to ethos because it shows him as a spiritual person.
In the last sentence, Henry once again makes his point that he equates British rule with death by saying, “but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” What syntactical devices does he use in this clause which makes it persuasive? What appeal does he create? He can be using death here in a literal sense, but he also can be using it metaphorically. Explain his persuasive use of this metaphor.
Henry uses antithesis in parallel structure in an exclamatory sentence to show that liberty is equally as valuable and desirable as death (metaphorically used to describe British rule) is destructive and undesirable. By paralleling them in a balanced sentence, he is saying that the outcome will be one or the other and there can be no compromise. He completes his motif here of equating slavery (lack of freedom because of British rule) with death.
how many siblings did Patrick Henry have
he had one brother
what is the definition of arduous
difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill
what president was there when Patrick gave his speech
gorge Washington
Henry says that “different men often see the same subject in different lights.” What does the word light mean here? Why do you think he uses it?
He literally means that men see the same subject in different ways, but he uses the word “light” to introduce the idea that light represents truth and spiritual illumination, ideas which he continues to develop in the speech. In doing this, he is aligning his view of the need to fight with God’s purpose.
In the last part of this paragraph, Henry states his position/call to action. What is it? Analyze the syntax of the sentence in which the call to action is presented and explain its rhetorical effect.
Henry states his call to action, “we must fight” in a long periodic exclamatory sentence which begins with a series of adverb clauses which state the results of fighting. He puts emphasis on the call to action as it places it in a dominant position in the independent clause and further emphasizes it using periodic structure to place it at the end of the sentence for further emphasis. He creates urgency by using an exclamation point at the end of the call to action. By placing the goals of the colonists in introductory clauses, he is showing the desirable outcomes before he shows the undesirable way of attaining those goals, by fighting, which so many of them wanted to avoid.
who was Patrick henrys first wife
Sarah Shelton
what is the definition of siren
a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
what nationality made up most of the 13 colonies
the British and English
What part of the argument is it when he says, “Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.”
He begins paragraph 2 with a concession to the opposition and a refutation. His concession is that it is natural that man hopes for freedom without fighting. His refutation comes with the use of the word “illusions.” He is refuting by saying that freedom without fighting is only an illusion—it cannot be a reality.
In the first part of this paragraph, Henry gives evidence in his inductive argument as he cites the actions which the colonists have taken to get the British to respond to some of their demands. What rhetorical strategies does he use and what appeal does he create?
Henry presents his evidence in a long compound sentence through a series of parallel independent clauses beginning with the anaphora of “we have” which ends with the climax of the actions which the colonists have taken. The parallel structure indicates that all actions are equally important, but they become more emphatic in that they go from “petitioning” to “prostrating ourselves before the throne.” The intensity of the final action is metaphorically compared to lying face down on the floor in front of the throne. This creates an image of extreme pleading and vulnerability. This creates an appeal to pathos.
what place of business did patricks father in law owned
a tavern
what is the definition of revere
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
who ruled over England in 1775
king George 111
What rhetorical device does Henry use when he says, “I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” How does this continue with the idea of light representing truth and spiritual illumination from the first paragraph? What appeal is created?
In metaphorically calling experience a lamp, he is saying that experience will show or “light” the way for the future. There is a Biblical allusion here to the scripture which says that God’s word (which is truth) is a “lamp unto thy feet and a light unto thy path.” This is an appeal to authority (God and the Bible) and an appeal to ethos because it shows him as a spiritual person.
Why do you think Henry begins his speech with the statement “Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights.”
Here, Patrick Henry is defending his position as a patriot just as those who hold the opposing view call themselves patriots. This could be regarded as a concession to the opposing view that patriotism is important, but also a refutation to the opposing side who may say that only those who are not patriots would fight the British. He is also showing respect for those who hold opposing views to his. He introduces his opposing view with the rhetorical shift, “But…”
what was patricks profession
he was a lawyer
what the definition of sentiment
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
what was patricks main goal in trying to convince the board
He wanted to create an army to protect the colonies freedoms
In his sentence, “They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other,” he uses a syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose. Name what it is and explain its rhetorical function.
He uses a balanced sentence with parallel independent clauses which repeat the same point. Again, this emphasizes the military preparations that the British are taking.
Henry says that “different men often see the same subject in different lights.” What does the word light mean here? Why do you think he uses it?
He literally means that men see the same subject in different ways, but he uses the word “light” to introduce the idea that light represents truth and spiritual illumination, ideas which he continues to develop in the speech. In doing this, he is aligning his view of the need to fight with God’s purpose