Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is this?
"They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British industry have been so long forging."
Metaphor
What does give me liberty or "give me death mean"?
I am willing to die for freedom.
What is an Etho used in Patrick Henry's speech?
"No man thinks more highly than I do of patriotism" "Sir we arent weak, if we make a proper use of the means of the means which the God of Nature hath placed in out power."
What is the overall message of the speech?
That it is time for the colonist to take action against the tyranny of the British.
Why does Henry use the term "gentlemen" twice in the first two sentences ?
To show respect and seriousness despite their views.
What type of figurative language is this?
"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
When did Henry make this speech?
March 23, 1775
What is an Logo used in Patrick Henry's speech?
"Besides, sir, we may have no election. If we were base enough to desire it..." "The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come."
Another function of the introduction paragraph is to explain the purpose of the speech. What purpose does Henry establish, and to what is he appealing in order to emphasize this purpose?
He is establishing the purpose of getting his audience to support the cause of liberty and independence.
Another function of the introduction paragraph is to explain the purpose of the speech. What purpose does Henry establish, and to what is he appealing in order to emphasize this purpose?
He is establishing the purpose of getting his audience to support the cause of liberty and independence.
What type of figurative language is this?
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience."
Metaphor
Where was this speech given?
St Johns Church in Richmond, Virginia
What is an Patho used in Patrick Henry's speech?
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price...
"I hope it will not be thought disrespectful those gentlemen..."
Who is this speech intended for?
Those who disagree with Patrick Henry.
Why does Henry begin the second sentence with "but"?
The shift and perspective that helps to prepare his audience.
What type of figurative language is this?
"Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss."
Allusion
Why did Patrick Henry make his speech?
In response to interference of the Royal Navy brought in from the King's appointed Governor, Lord Dunmore. Mr. Henry was requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom.
What repetition was used in Patrick's Henry's speech?
"The war is inevitable... and let it come! I repeat let it come."
Who is the audience?
The people of the convention; like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
In the sentence 3 does Henry mean when he says, "this is no time for ceremony"? Why does he use the term "ceremony"?
To bring up the importance of not trying to place the situation, but deal with the truth.
What type of figurative language is this?
"Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none."
Hyphorora
What was the effect of Patrick's Henry speech?
Helped convince those in attendance to begin preparing Virginia troops for war against Great Britain.
What hyperbole was used in Patrick Henry's speech?
"... but it has all been held in vain."
Who is the speaker?
Patrick Henry
What is Henry's overall tone and why?
Persuasive, straightforward, and serious. This is because he is determined to start a war against Britain.