Patrick Henry
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How many kids did Patrick Henry have?

18

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What did Patrick Henry do?

Inspire people to fight for their freedom.

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What is an example of Ethos used in Patrick Henry's speech?

"God and our country."

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What is a synonym for indulge?

Wallow 

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Vigilant 

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.


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How many wives did Patrick have?

2

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Who told them what to do?

King George the III.

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What is an example of Pathos used in Patrick Henry's speech?

"Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle?"

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What is a synonym for solace?

Comfort 

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Implored 

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.


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When year did Patrick pass?

1799

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What did Patrick Henry want?


To build an army to protect their freedom.

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What is an example of repetition used in Patrick Henry's speech?

"We must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight!"

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What is a synonym for gale?

Storm 

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Adversary

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.


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Where was he born?

Virginia

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When did Patrick Henry make his speech?

March 23rd, 1775

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What is an example of a metaphor in Patrick Henry's speech?

"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience."

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What is a synonym for idle?

Lazy

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Avert

To turn away ones thoughts 

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Who was his dad?

John Henry 

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Who tried to speak to the king?

Ben Franklin

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What is an example of a rhetorical question in Patrick Henry's speech?

"Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense."

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What is a synonym for spurned?

Decline 

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Prostrated

To lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission.