Speech from the Virginia Convention

adversary

What device does Henry use to address his opponents as he opens his speech?

spurned

inviolate

In a war between England and the colonies, Henry believed that:

Britain's aggressions toward the colonies form the basis of Henry's arguements

All of the speeches made in the Virginia Convention opposed compromise with Britain

By the end of his speech, Henry's attitude toward the arguements of his opponents has become:

Patrick Henry considers Britain's rule a form of slavery

In previous attempts to preserve their rights, the colonists:

Henry's speech to the Virginia Convention was:

Henry predicts that war will break out within six months.

vigilant

Solace

By emphasizing the buildup of British military power, Henry illustrates a need of action

Petitions and other forms of peaceful negotiations with the British previously proved effective

The reference to the song of the siren in the second paragraph is used as a metaphor for:

Henry's speech and manner of delivery can be compared to

Patrick Henry can best be characterized as:

Liberty or death are the alternatives that Henry can imagine for himself

martial

According to Henry, justice means that God will surely fight on the side of the colonists

insidious

It is Henry's firm belief that the colonists must not judge the future by the past

Which method of writing does Patrick Henry's speech represent?

supplication

inevitable

In this speech, Henry calls repeatedly for war against England.

Avert

What literary device does Henry use to persuade his listeners?