2nd 9 Weeks Test Review

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What is the main purpose of Patrick Henry's speech?

Back

To persuade the colonists to fight for independence.

Front

How does Poe create suspense in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

By having the pendulum descend slowly.

Front

Why does Patrick Henry acknowledge other speakers at the beginning of his speech?

Back

To show respect and acknowledge their viewpoints.

Front

What is the resolution for the narrator in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

He was saved.

Front

Why does Tom begin praying and reading the Bible?

Back

He is trying to find a way to escape the Devil.

Front

What rhetorical strategies does Patrick Henry use to persuade his audience?

Back

He uses emotional appeals, rhetorical questions, and references to shared values.

Front

What themes are present in Edgar Allan Poe's works?

Back

Themes of fear, death, and the human psyche.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

It symbolizes the narrator's fear of death and the passage of time.

Front

How does the setting influence the mood in 'The Pit and the Pendulum'?

Back

The dark, oppressive setting creates a sense of dread and suspense.

Front

What literary devices are commonly used in Patrick Henry's speech?

Back

Metaphor, alliteration, and repetition.