Figurative Language
"is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received"
imagery
Who spoke to the colonists?
Patrick Henry
How does Henry use Pathos?
Through imagery of the British and what they've done
What was his most famous line in the speech?
"Give me Liberty, or give me death"
Was his father a farmer?
False
What Allusion does he use most throughout his speech?
He refers to God and Heaven
Where did he speak?
Virginia
How does Henry use Logos?
The use of rhetorical questions throughout the speech
What was the message of his speech?
To convince the council to fight against the British
What did he study?
He practiced law
"the cry of the men, the strong wind that rushes from the north, and the clash of resounding arms"
Imagery
Who was he talking about during his speech?
The British
How does Henry use Ethos?
He wants to solve the problems and sympathizes his honesty to the colonists
What was the tone of the speech?
He was persuasive and passionate about gaining freedom
Who was Henry's first wife?
Sarah Shelton
"Listen to the sound of the siren till she transforms us into beasts"
Allusion
What year was his speech?
1775
What is Henry's most used Rhetorical appeal?
The use of God
what does Henry want to avoid?
America to be taken over by Britain
How many children did he have?
Six
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
hyperbole
What does he mean when he says "There is no time for a ceremony"?
He believes actions need to be taken immediately
Why does Henry use the rhetorical questions?
To make the audience think of the war and their consequences if they are not quick to act
He gave the speech to.
Persuade representatives to prepare for war
When and where was Henry born?
Patrick Henry was born in 1736 Hanover County, Virginia