Patrick Henry
1736
March 23, 1775
Date when Patrick gave his speech to the Virginia Convention
What was the name of the king who was still ruling in Britain?
King George the 3rd
What is a synonym for beseech?
Beg
What rhetorical device was used in this quote?
"Our chains are forged"
Analogies
What was Patricks tone at the begining of his speech?
Respectful
Start of the Revolutionary War
What was his famous quote?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
What is a synonym for adversary?
Opponent
What rhetorical device is used in this quote?
"One lamp by which my feet are guided"
Metaphor
How many kids did he have?
6 with first wife
11 with second wife
17 total
What was the territory called before it was America?
13 colonies
Britain
What is a synonym for avert?
turn away
What rhetorical device was used in this quote?
"The war is inevitable - and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come"
Repetition
What was his role in government?
1st and 6th governor of Virginia
Virginia
Who were the others in the room with him when he gave his speech?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
What is a synonym for delusive?
Misleading
Repetition
What was his second wife's name?
Dorothea
into Boston
What war was started from this?
Revolutionary War
What is a synonym for gale?
Wind
How did his tone shift throughout the speech?
It was still respectful but much more passionate, frustrated, and motivational.