Tone
Vocabulary
Patrick Henry
Metaphors & Repetition
Video
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What was Henry's tone in the beginning?

Honored and respectful

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In paragraph 1, what synonym did Henry use for view?

Sentiments

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When was Pakrick Henry born?

May 29, 1736, Studley, VA

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What does repetition mean?

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.

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What did Henry's speech lead too?

The Revolutionary war

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What was Henry's tone in the middle?

Emotional

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In paragraph 2, what synonym did Henry use for difficult?

Arduous

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How old was Patrick Henry when he gave his speech?

38 y/o

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What does metaphor mean?

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

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Who was part of the speech?

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

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What was Henry's tone towards the end?

Frustrated 

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In paragraph 3, what synonym did Henry use for implore?

Beseech

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When did Patrick Henry die?

June 6, 1799

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In paragraph 3, what was the metaphor Henry used?

"Lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience"

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What year did America fight in the Revolutionary War

1775

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Did his respect ever leave within the speech?

No

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In paragraph 4, what synonym did Henry use for intimidating?

Formidable

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How many wives did Henry have?

2

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In paragraph 3, what repetition did Henry use?

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

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What were the colonies called during this time? 

The 13 colonies

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In what paragraph did his tone change to frustration?

4th paragraph

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In paragraph 5, what synonym did Henry use for excuse?

extenuate

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How many kids did Henry have?

18

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In paragraph 4, what was the metaphor Henry used?

"Are chains are forged!"

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When was the colonies first shot at the soldiers?

April 1775