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- 1. Multiple Choice
"No man thinks more highly than I do of patriotism" is an attempt to establish Henry's
ethos
pathos
logos
patriotism and loyalty to England
- 2. Multiple Choice
When Henry claims that "Should [he] keep back [his] opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, [he] should consider [himself] as guilty of treason, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven, which [he reveres] above all earthly kings," which appeal is he using?
ethos
pathos
logos
call to action
- 3. Multiple Choice
"They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary" is an example of ....
counterargument
ethos
call to action
antithesis
- 4. Multiple Choice
"Suffer not yourself to be betrayed with a kiss" is what rhetorical device?
Biblical allusion
illusion
imagery
antithesis
- 5. Multiple Choice
The following quote is an example of which rhetorical device?
"We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne."
anaphora
metaphor
parallelism
parallelism and anaphora
- 6. Multiple Choice
The following quote from Patrick Henry's speech is an example of"
" I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
paradox
metaphor
antithesis
counterclaim
- 7. Multiple Choice
The following quote from Patrick Henry's speech includes example (s) of:
"Let us Fight....Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
rhetorical question
antithesis
call to action
call to action and antithesis
- 8. Multiple Choice
Identify the tone of Henry's speech to the Virginia Convention.
emphatic
passionate
seductive (he reels his audience in)
all of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
The following quote seeks to:
"No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism , as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentleman who have just addressed the House".
engage the audience
argue with the audience
show his disapproval of the audience's opinions
none of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
When Henry states "there is no time for ceremony" he means:
There is no time for celebration
There is no time for idle talk and people should start to take action.
There is no time to celebrate their freedom from England.
None of the above.
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