Read the following excerpt from a 1775 speech by Patrick Henry in which he presents his ideas concerning the American colonists' relationship with Great Britain:Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.What is most likely the author's purpose in this section of the speech?A.To challenge the belief that wise, patriotic men can ignorantly hope for peaceB.To compare those who are loyal to Great Britain to monstersC.To inspire citizens to take up arms and fight for freedomD.To provide rationale for why war with Great Britain is unavoidable

Read the following excerpt from a 1775 speech by Patrick Henry in which he presents his ideas concerning the American colonists' relationship with Great Britain:Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves longer. Sir, we have done every thing that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne!What is most likely the author's purpose in this section of the speech?A.To build a sense of trust with his audienceB.To suggest the need to sue for peaceC.To rationalize the need to resort to warD.To reflect upon the challenges enduredSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from a 1775 speech by Patrick Henry in which he presents his ideas concerning the American colonists' relationship with Great Britain:I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years, to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the house? Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss.Which best explains the purpose of the rhetorical device used in this excerpt?A.The allusion to Judas's betrayal of Jesus with a kiss appeals to the audience's sense of logic.B.The strong appeal to pathos urges the audience to follow their passions rather than their reason.C.The imagery of the British receiving the petition with a smile illustrates ambiguity of the situation.D.The metaphor of a lamp to represent experience implies that Henry has an authoritative awareness of the topic.

Which sentence from Patrick Henry’s Speech to the Virginia Delegates best represents an attempt to appeal to logos to persuade the reader?A.I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.B.Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?C.I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!D.Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Read these excerpts from Patrick Henry's speech "Give Me Liberty or Give me Death" and "A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party" by George Hewes."Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party"The tea destroyed was contained in three ships, lying near each other at what was called at that time Griffin's wharf, and were surrounded by armed ships of war, the commanders of which had publicly declared that if the rebels, as they were pleased to style the Bostonians, should not withdraw their opposition to the landing of the tea before a certain day, the 17th day of December 1773, they should on that day force it on shore, under the cover of their cannon's mouth.What is similar about these two passages?In both passages, both Henry and Hewes demonstrate a need .

What is the author's purpose in Patrick Henry's speech?A.To warn the king that they were no longer going to follow his rulesB.To urge the colonists to pack their things and move westC.To explain to the British that their presence was no longer neededD.To show the colonists that war with Britain was their only option