figure language
why is Henry referring to the men as gentlemen
to show respect
How did Patrick Henry inspire people?
inspired many to support the cause of American independence
How does Patrick Henry use persuasive language?
How does Patrick Henry use persuasive language?
What is the main point of Henry's speech?
it is time for the Colonists to take action against the tyranny of the British.
what were his wifes names
Sarah Shelton,Dorothea Dandridge
What is Patrick Henry trying to persuade in his speech?
convince influential, affluent, landed men of Virginia
What was Patrick Henry's impact on society?
helped to construct the state constitution
Why did Patrick Henry use rhetorical devices in his speech?
to convince influential, affluent, landed men of Virginia
What tone does Henry use in his speech?
persuasive tone
how many times did he get married
twice
what did he mean give me liberty or give me death
requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom
What is the historical context of give me liberty or give me death?
What rhetorical question did Patrick Henry use?
And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument?
What are important things to know about Patrick Henry?
served as Virginia's first governor (1776-1779) and sixth governor (1784-1786).
how many kids did patrick henry have
17
what does henry mean when he says awful moment in his speech
to show if u address the house it will only make the problem worse
When did Patrick Henry help create the First Continental Congress?
1774.
What was Patrick Henry's perspective?
strong critic of the constitution proposed in 1787.
What was Patrick Henry's main message
it is time for the Colonists to take action against the tyranny of the British
when did patrick henry die
June 6, 1799
why does henry say there is no time for a ceremony in his speech
to show that it was serious matter
How did Patrick Henry change the world?
helped create the Bill of Rights, which guaranteed personal freedoms and set limits on the government's constitutional power.
How did Patrick Henry use rhetorical devices
using God to persuade memebers of the virginia convention to go to war with Britian.
What literary devices did Patrick Henry use in his speech?
allusions, diction, appeal to ethos, and rhetorical questions
what was Patrick Henry's speech about
requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom.