Figurative Language
"The majesty of heaven" is referring to God, what kind of figurative language is it?
Metaphor
Where was Patrick Henry's Speech given?
Virginia
"But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year?" are examples of what?
rhetorical questions
Was the speech written to persuade, inform, or entertain?
persuade
What is Patrick Henry best known for?
"give me liberty or give me death" speech
"warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land" is what figurative language?
Imagery
when was the speech given?
In March of 1775
"The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come." is an example of what?
repetition
What was the purpose?
The purpose was to get Americans to take action and fight back British rule over them
He was Virginia's ____ governor
(answer in numbers)
first
"There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged!" is an example of what?
Imagery
What was the speech for?
It was to determine whether Americans should fight for freedom or continue being controlled by Britain
What is his tone?
His tone is confident, persuasive, and passionate
Why was his speech so persuasive?
He used many rhetorical appeals
How old was Patrick Henry when he died?
63
"We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts" is an example of what?
allusion
What did the speech help do?
It convinced the people there to start preparing for a war against Great Britain
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" is an example of what persuasion?
Pathos
Who was he trying to persuade?
fellow virginians
Where did he die?
Virginia
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." is an example of what?
analogy
Who was at the convention?
Virginians, Thomasa Jefferson, and George Washington
"Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power." appeals to what type of persuasion?
ethos
What is the main point of the speech and phrase "give me liberty or give me death?
He would rather die than be under the control and tied to Britain
How many kids did he have?
He had 17 kinds between 2 wives