Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text? (1 point)

Question

Responses

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

Patrick Henry believed that one cannot know the future, one can only anticipate its potential.
Patrick Henry believed that one cannot know the future, one can only anticipate its potential.

Patrick Henry believed that the colonies should fight the British for freedom, as peace and reconciliation had been rejected.
Patrick Henry believed that the colonies should fight the British for freedom, as peace and reconciliation had been rejected.

The Virginia House of Burgesses had always believed that conflict with Great Britain was the only possible way to achieve freedom.
The Virginia House of Burgesses had always believed that conflict with Great Britain was the only possible way to achieve freedom.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes how Henry uses persuasive language in paragraph 3? (1 point)
Responses

Henry exaggerates facts to argue that the British intend to attack soon and regain control of the colonies.
Henry exaggerates facts to argue that the British intend to attack soon and regain control of the colonies.

Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.
Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.

Henry compares the British's behavior towards other colonies that pleaded for independence with their behavior towards the American colonies.
Henry compares the British's behavior towards other colonies that pleaded for independence with their behavior towards the American colonies.

Henry repeats the same sentence throughout in order to convince his audience that the British are untrustworthy.
Henry repeats the same sentence throughout in order to convince his audience that the British are untrustworthy.
Question 3
According to Henry, what alternatives did the colonists already try in their appeal to Great Britain? (1 point)
Responses

They tried scaring the British with minor insurrections and conflicts.
They tried scaring the British with minor insurrections and conflicts.

They appealed to common British citizens for public support of their cause for independence.
They appealed to common British citizens for public support of their cause for independence.

They tried petitioning, arguing, and pleading with the British ministry and crown.
They tried petitioning, arguing, and pleading with the British ministry and crown.

They pledged eternal loyalty to the crown in the hopes of gaining British favor.
They pledged eternal loyalty to the crown in the hopes of gaining British favor.
Question 4
According to Henry, what are the "means" the colonies have to defeat the British? (Paragraph 5) (1 point)
Responses

knowledge of the land
knowledge of the land

people willing to fight, allies, and a just cause
people willing to fight, allies, and a just cause

proof that the British have mistreated them
proof that the British have mistreated them

plentiful natural resources
plentiful natural resources
Question 5
In the text, Henry appeals to ethos by demonstrating his character and credibility. Which of the following statements best establishes Henry's trustworthiness? (1 point)
Responses

"I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission?" (Paragraph 3)
"I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission?" (Paragraph 3)

"It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country." (Paragraph 1)
"It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfil the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country." (Paragraph 1)

"An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us!" (Paragraph 4)
"An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us!" (Paragraph 4)

"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience." (Paragraph 3)
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience." (Paragraph 3)
Question 6
Directions: Below are four rhetorical devices. Match each device with the sentence of evidence from Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech that demonstrates the use of the device.(4 points)
Repetition Rhetorical Question Hyperbole Pathos
"We have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on." (Paragraph 4)

"We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne and have implored its intervention." (Paragraph 4)

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" (Paragraph 6)

"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace!—but there is no peace." (Paragraph 6)

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on the descriptions you've provided:

Question 1 Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text?

• Patrick Henry believed that the colonies should fight the British for freedom, as peace and reconciliation had been rejected.

Question 2 Which of the following best describes how Henry uses persuasive language in paragraph 3?

• Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.

Question 3 According to Henry, what alternatives did the colonists already try in their appeal to Great Britain?

• They tried petitioning, arguing, and pleading with the British ministry and crown.

Question 4 According to Henry, what are the "means" the colonies have to defeat the British? (Paragraph 5)

• people willing to fight, allies, and a just cause.

Question 5 In the text, Henry appeals to ethos by demonstrating his character and credibility. Which of the following statements best establishes Henry's trustworthiness?

• "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience." (Paragraph 3)

Question 6 Match each rhetorical device with the sentence of evidence from Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech:

• Repetition: "We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne and have implored its intervention." (Paragraph 4)
• Rhetorical Question: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" (Paragraph 6)
• Hyperbole: "We have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on." (Paragraph 4)
• Pathos: "It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace!—but there is no peace." (Paragraph 6)

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