Figurative Language
The Speech
Vocabulary
Colony Facts
Patrick Henry
100

What is the quote "We must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight!" an example of?

Repition

100

Where did the speech take place?

Boston

100

What is a synonym for the word supplication?

Appeal

100

What were the states called during this time?

The 13 colonies

100

What did Patrick Henry mostly serve as?

A founding father

200

What is the mood/tone of the speech?

Urgent, but respectful
200

What is the main argument of this speech?

They must take action and fight.

200

What is a synonym for the word remonstrated? 

Protest


200

Who took part in this and was there for the speech?

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

200

When did Patrick Henry die?

June 6, 1799

300

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

Metaphor

300

What does Patrick Henry think highly of

Patriotism


300

What is a synonym for the word Insidious?

Eager

300

When did the colonists fire the first shot at the soldiers?

April 1775

300
What was Patrick Henry's role/job?

He was an American Politician

400

What kind of rhetorical appeal is the quote "Majesty of Heaven." 

Ethos

400

What did Patrick Henry want the people to fight against?

Britain

400

What is another word that could be used to replace the word beseech?

Beg

400

When did America fight in the Revolutionary War?

April 19, 1775
400

When was Patrick Henry born?

May 29, 1736

500

The quote "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?" is an example of?

Rhetorical question

500

What did Patrick Henry's speech encourage the people to do?

Fight in the war

500

What is the definition of the word accumulation?

To gain

500

What did Patrick Henry's speech lead to?

The Revolutionary War

500

When did Patrick Henry make his speech?

March 23, 1775