Figurage Language
Is "lamp of experience" in "have but one lamp by which my feet are guided and that is the lamp of experience.” a metaphor or simile?
Metaphor
When did Patrick Henry say this speech?
March 23, 1775
what rhetorical device is being used in this quote?"There is no retreat but in submission and slavery."
Antithesis
The Britsh
What was Patrick Henry's Overall tone all throughout his speech?
Passionate and Hopeful
what type of figurative language does Patrick Henry use in this quote."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."
Allusion
What was the reason for this Speech?
to respond to the interference from the Royal Navy brought in by the King's appointed Governor, Lord Dunmore
what rhetorical device is being used in this quote?"Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of the means which the God of nature hath placed in our power."
Ethos
What was the purpose of this speech?
Henry addresses his opponents' argument.
What was the "famous quote" in Patrick henrys Speech
"Give me Liberty or give me Death"
Is "Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of the means which the God of nature hath placed in our power." Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos
Where did he say this Speech?
Richmond
what rhetorical device is being used in this quote?"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!"
Pathos
what was the Purpose of the First half of his speech?
to engage the audience, preparing them for the message to come, and to explain the
How tall is Patrick Henry?
6"4
What figurative language is he using in "They [navies and armies] are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging."
Metaphor
What is the historical context of Henry's speech
whether Americans should be fighting for liberty and freedom or to remain enslaved by Britain.
what rhetorical device is being used in this quote?"We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves..."
Anaphora
What and who was he trying to convince?
the audience that they should not be trying to befriend the people of Great Britain rather that they should make Great Britain their foe.
When did Patrick Henry move into his large new home at Scotchtown?
1771
What figurative language is he using in this quote."But when shall we be stronger? Shall it be the next week, or the next year? " or "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?"
Who was the audience Patrick was trying to reach
The Virginia Convention
what rhetorical device is being used in this quote?"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Parallelism
What was Patrick Henry trying to get across?
there is a need to fight for truth and God's purpose
How old was Patrick Henry When he died?
63