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Synonyms
Patrick Henry
Rhetorical Devices
Analysis
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Why does he deliver this speech?

To get them to stand up to the king

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What is a synonym for inestimable? 

Incalculable 

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When was he born?

May 29, 1736

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How does he use Pathos?

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"

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What tone does he use?

Respectful, Frustrated, and Motivational

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Who delivers this speech?

Patrick Henry

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What is a synonym for delusive?

Misleading

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When did he die?

June 6, 1799

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How does he use Ethos?

"I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven..."

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When did he give this speech?

March 23, 1775

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Who was the king at the time?

King George III

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What is a synonym for vigilant?

Watchful

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Where was his father from?

Scottland

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How does he use Logos?

"British guards shall be stationed in every house?"

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What is the call to action?

"An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!"

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Where was this presented?

The Virginia Convention

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What is a synonym for solace?

Comfort

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Who was his first wife?

Sarah Shelton

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When does he use metaphor?

"Our chains are forged"

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What is the exigence of the speech?

Immediately, the British are already on the way
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What does he end off saying?

"Give me liberty or give me death"

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What is a synonym for subjugation?

Takeover

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How old was he when did he decide to become a lawyer?

24 years old

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When does he use rhetorical questions?

"we must fight!"

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What paragraph has the most rhetorical devices?

Paragraph 3

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