Speech
What was his tone?
He was passionate and he stayed respectful throughout his whole speech.
Who was Patrick Henry?
A lawyer and orator. He was a big figure in the American Revolution.
Before the United States existed as a country, people lived in the...
13 colonies
"There is no longer any room for hope" is an example of
an emotional appeal
How many wives did Patrick Henry have?
He had two wives.
What is this? "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?"
What was his famous line?
"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
What did Patrick Henry want the colonists to do?
He wanted the colonists to form an army to fight for their freedom.
"Our chains are forged!"
metaphor
What was the purpose of his speech?
To convince the colonists of Virginia to fight against Great Britain.
What is a synonym for the word "subjugation?"
Conquer
How many kids did he have?
He had 18 kids total.
What two presidents were with Patrick Henry the day he gave his famous speech?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
"--we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight!"
repetition
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
formiddable
What is one main idea of Patrick Henry's speech?
He believed they should fight for freedom so they would not become enslaved.
Where and when was he born?
Hanover County, Virginia on May 29, 1736.
He knew that it had never worked before through experience.
"The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!" What is this and what does it mean?
It is a metaphor stating that war is coming soon.
What did Patrick Henry use a lot of in his speech?
Rhetorical Devices
What was the call to action?
Patrick Henry's call to action told them to get up and fight for their freedom. It was to let the war come as it was inevitable.
What is the name of his second wife? How many kids did they have together?
Dorothea Dandridge Henry, and they had 11 kids together.
When did the war begin?
April of 1775
"There is a God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us."
Credibility
"Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle?
rhetorical question/ pathos