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Read the passage before answering the following questions.
Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech
Question 1
Which of the following best describes a central idea of the text? (1 point)
Responses

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.

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.

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.

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.
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 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.

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.
Question 3
According to Henry, what alternatives did the colonists already try in their appeal to Great Britain? (1 point)
Responses

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.

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.
Question 4
According to Henry, what are the "means" the colonies have to defeat the British? (Paragraph 5) (1 point)
Responses

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

knowledge of the land
knowledge of the land

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 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)

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

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

"We have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on." (Paragraph 4)

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

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Answer 1

Here are the responses to the exit ticket questions based on the passage from Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech:

Question 1 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 Persuasive language usage 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 Alternatives the colonists already tried:

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

Question 4 "Means" the colonies have to defeat the British:

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

Question 5 Establishing 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 rhetorical devices with sentence evidence:

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

Make sure to review your answers in context to the passage and any specific requirements given during your lesson.