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What was Harry's role in quidditch?
Seeker
What does Neville mean by "Harry's heart did beat for us"?
He is implying that through Harry's bravery and selfless acts that because he cared so much for others, that his heart beat for them (or something along the lines of that).
How is Neville's body language/posture during the speech?
He is facing the ground and has a somewhat scrunched posture, and towards the end, to emphasize how he has not given up, he draws the (special) sword out of the sorting hat towards Voldemort.
What is they didn't die in vain an example of?
A simple sentence
Why did Harry survive the spell of death from Voldemort?
Because of his mother's love.
Why does Neville give this speech now?
He is most literally giving his speech in the face of death, to give the hope that he gained from Harry Potter and those around him, to his friends and loved ones.
How does Neville completely change the tone?
He gives off the feeling of hope and inspiration, along with other feelings that can be on the positive side.
What does Neville mean when he says that Voldemort will die in vain?
He means that Voldemort's goal to rid the world of all muggle will be fruitless, and he shall die in his attempt to do so.
What is the group that is trying to kill Harry and led by Voldemort?
The Death-eaters
Why is Neville's speech important?
There are many reasons, but an example being that it shows that despite Harry being (seemingly) dead, him, and others, are still willing to fight on.
Why did Neville speak in fragments?
To emphasize a point in the words he was saying, taking it as being that every word he said was important (and he was also scared for his life and nervous).
What is a simple sentence in the speech?
Ex: "They didn't die in vain"
What spirit animal (Patronuse) guides Harry through the books?
A deer
Why does it not matter that Harry's gone?
Because despite Harry being gone, he still lives on in their hearts, and his reason for fighting is still carried on as their reason.
What was a dependent phrase in the speech?
So is Fred, Remus, Tonks… all of them.
Are there any compound or complex sentences in the speech?
No (supposedly)
Did Davin cough during this period?
Idk, I wrote this the day before.
How many times did Neville blink during his speech? (guess)
Have no idea, but it was close to how many times Aubrey says.
Why does Neville, despite there being so many other students who can fit this role, give this speech?
Neville seems to be what can be best described as a side-character, he seems to (most of the time) only be there for comedy or to help Harry in some way, but with the realization that he is his own character, and that despite being someone who doesn't get much screen time, can be someone so important not just to the story, but to the people in the story. (also he is definitely meant to be the main character)
Does Neville's body language convey something powerful? (opinion)
It's your opinion, that's all I'm asking.
What is the part of speech name for "Cause" in the speech, being used for a shortened version of because?