Patrick Henry's "A Speech to the Virginia Convention"

In the opening of his speech, what does Patrick Henry express as his purpose for speaking to the Convention?

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To persuade the delegates to adopt the Virginia Declaration of Rights

• To propose a compromise with the British Crown

• To seek reconciliation with the British government

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What central argument does Patrick Henry make in his speech regarding the possibility of peaceful resolution with Great Britain?

• He believes reconciliation is still possible with proper negotiation.

• He insists that reconciliation is an illusion and that war is inevitable.

• He argues that war should be avoided at all costs.

• He proposes a plan for peaceful diplomacy.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Patrick Henry, what has been the response of the British Crown to the colonists' grievances?

• The British have conceded to most of the colonists' demands.

• The British have ignored the colonists' grievances and continued to oppress them.

• The British have offered a peaceful resolution, which the colonists have rejected.

• The British have declared war on the colonies.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of Patrick Henry's famous declaration, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

• He is advocating for immediate surrender to British rule.

• He is calling for a peaceful negotiation with the British.

• He is willing to sacrifice everything for the cause of liberty.

• He is demanding a compromise with the British Crown.

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What historical examples does Patrick Henry use in his speech to support his argument for taking action against British tyranny?

• The French Revolution and the American Revolution

• The Magna Carta and the English Civil War

• The Anglo Saxon War and the Battle of Hastings

• The Glorious Revolution and the American colonies' resistance to British oppression

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How does Patrick Henry appeal to the emotions of his audience in his speech?

• By presenting a logical and reasoned argument

• By using vivid and emotional language

• By citing statistical data and evidence

• By proposing a compromise with the British Crown

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to Patrick Henry, what will be the consequence of inaction and delay in dealing with the British Crown?

• The colonists will achieve peace and reconciliation.

• The colonists will face defeat and destruction.

• The colonists will gain the support of other European nations.

• The colonists will be able to negotiate better terms with the British.

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How does Patrick Henry conclude his speech?

• By proposing a plan for peace talks with Britain

• By asking for financial support for the Revolutionary War

• By calling for the immediate mobilization of the Virginia militia

• By urging the Virginia Convention to adopt the Virginia Declaration of Rights

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CCSS.RL.8.3

In his speech, Patrick Henry employs which rhetorical appeal when he says, "Give me liberty or give me death" to emphasize the urgency of the situation?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When Patrick Henry speaks about the "chains of slavery" and the "tyrant's will," he is primarily using which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5