Speeches for Liberty

Which of the following best describes a central main idea of the text (speech) (LAFS.1112.RI.1.2)?

• Patrick Henry believed that there was no way to know the future, only to anticipate its potential.

• When peace and reconciliation are not options, fighting for freedom is the only other way.

• Hope is the only comfort people can turn to in times of revolution and change.

• Great Britain truly wanted reconciliation and partnership with the colonies.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"But when shall we be stronger? Shall it be the next week, or the next year? "

• hyperbole

• symbolism

• rhetorical question

• parallelism

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House."

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest?"

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which statement below is the counterargument against which Henry is arguing?

• The colonies are too weak to fight Great Britain

• The colonies have enough citizens to beat Great Britain

• The colonies are destined by God to be free of Great Britain

What rhetorical device is used here: "The blood of our fathers and brothers has run like water on the ground to satisfy the avarice of the white man"

• repetition

• rhetorical question

• symbolism

• simile

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Both speeches contrast peace and violence to convince their audience to take action.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Both speech have the same call to action- a fight for liberty.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

"My people wish for peace-the red men all want peace." Which rhetorical device is used in the quote above?

• symbolism

• rhetorical question

• contrast

• repetition

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Both speeches cited that their opponent couldn't be trusted and provided logos to support their claim.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7