Paine
In what language/vocabulary did Paine use to write his pamphlet, Common Sense?
common language, language of the people
Patrick Henry appealed to the House of Burgess. What is the modern day government house for the House of Burgess?
House of Representatives
credibility, experience
ethos
consolation
to provide comfort
Why does Pain not consider the American Revolution to be an offensive war?
because the colonists were defending their homes form thieves and murderers
What was Patrick Henry's overall message?
fight the British, get the House to arm the colonists in order to prepare for revolt
appeal to emotion
pathos
duration
length of time
Paine was of what nationality?
British
Name two allusions Patrick Henry uses in his speech.
allusion to Odyssey (sirens), allusion to Christ (betrayed with a kiss)
statistics, data, research
logos
calamity
great, sudden damage
Why didn't Thomas Paine publish his pamphlet with his name as author?
considered treasonous to talk ill of king/governement
Why will Henry speak freely as he addresses the House?
He will offend his country and God if he holds back.
Patrick Henry said he had experience and knows the British are coming to fight--what use of rhetorical analysis/persuasion is used here?
ethos
Impious
disrespect, irreverent
How does Thomas Paine describe the times during the early revolutionary era? (The first line of Crisis, No.1).
These are the times that try men's souls.
Henry believes that the colonies…
fight because the time for appeals is over
Thomas Paine uses a lot of references to not lying around and hoping and wishing for change to happen. This persuasion appeal is called what?
Pathos
sottish
foolish