Rhetorical Devices
Synonyms
Synonyms
The Speech to the Virginia Convention
Patrick Henry
100

What are the three persuasion techniques?

Ethos, pathos, logos

100

Synonym for beseech

Implore

100

Synonym for arduous

Heavy

100

Who gave the Speech to the Virginia Convention?

Patrick Henry

100

What year was Patrick Henry born?

1736

200

What are the points on the rhetorical triangle?

Writer, audience, message

200

Synonym for indulge

Yield to

200

Synonym for disposed

Inclined

200

What rhetorical device does Patrick Henry use throughout the Speech?

Rhetorical question

200

What year did Patrick Henry die?

1799

300

What is diction?

Powerful words/phrases

300

Synonym for sentiments

Attitude

300

Synonym for insidious

Sneaky

300

Which persuasion technique does Patrick Henry use throughout his speech?

Ethos

300

How many kids did Patrick Henry have?

17

400
What is a rhetorical question?

A question that is not answered

400

Synonym for gale

Wind

400

Synonym for rivet

Fixed
400

Who does Patrick Henry refer to throughout his speech?

God and the higher authority

400

How many wives did Patrick Henry have?

2
500

What is a rhetorical device?

A persuasion technique

500

Synonym for subjugation

Control

500

Synonym for implements

Tools

500

What is the point Patrick Henry tries to make throughout the Speech?

That they need to stop getting taken advantage of by the British and fight.

500

What were Patrick Henry's famous words?

"Give me liberty or give me death"