Sophs (not for journal) Patrick Henry computer lab assignment
Computer lab assignment on Patrick Henry. You may work with a partner if you like.
Post by the end of class on Thursday.
Find online and read Patrick Henry's speech.
1. Define the word "rhetoric" (the GOOD meaning of the word).
2. Find and explain two metaphors that Henry uses.
3. Find and explain two allusions that Henry uses.
4. Note at least two other lines that have rhetoric force and impact (in other words, the "way" the words are arranged make them more powerful than normal, everyday, speech).
5. Define the verbs bolded in the next paragraph. Even though the verbs are similar in meaning, make sure your definitions are very different
Sir, we have done everything 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.
6. Read (JUST READ AND REMEMBER) the next few sentences. Note how the British reacted to the pleas of the colonists. You do not need to write anything here.
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. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope.
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1. Rhetoric is the ability to use language effectively.
2. a) “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” Here he says his experience is like the light of a lamp and it will help to show the future.
b) “They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.” This metaphor is referring to the build-up of armies and navies to chains that the British will throw upon us.
3. a) “listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.” This alludes to Greek mythology.
b) “I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.” This alludes to God and Heaven.
4. “Give me liberty or give me death.” The way this is said as a command makes it more effective.
“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?” Asking questions is another effective rhetorical kind of speech.
5. Petitioned is a formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
Remonstrated is to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated is to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.
Prostrated is to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness.
6. 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. In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope.
1.) Rhetoric-The undue use of exaggerationor display; bombast.
2.)I have but, one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This means that his life is guided by only one factor and that is his experience of the world. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us that the British ministry has been forging for so long. This means that all of the other countries aiding Britain are enemies only to the U.S. and that the U.S. has only caused these problems to come about because, of declaring independence.
3.)One allusion in the speech is when he compares Sirens to the situation at hand . This means that The call of independence will seem good until Britain tries to crush the rebellion. Another allusion would be when he compares retreating from following through on the independence to selling America into slavery and submission. This means that if we back down now then we will be slave to British rule forever.
4.)A rhetoric statement would be he says:The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
1.) Rhetoric- the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2.)" I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. This metaphor means that the only thing working with Patrick Henry is his experience, and that it guides him. Another metaphor is when he says, "Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on." Here he is speaking of the war but summarizes it to be a storm.
3.)One allusion he makes is when he says, "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." He is referring to when Jesus was betrayed by Judas with a kiss. Next, he says, "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." He refers to the Odysessey and refers to the song of the siren. he is basically saying that even though independence sounds like a good idea, it will come with consequences.
4. )Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? This is a rhetoric phrase where he wants Americans to stand up for what they believe in. Next another one he says is, " The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us."
5.)
1. Rhetoric-the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.
2.
A. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land.
B.I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This means that his actions are guided by his experiences.
3. A. listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. This means that if people keep listening to the rules of England, they will eventually become what they were trying to get away from.
B. 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? Patrick was trying to appeal to authority with this line.
4. Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. He was trying to explain that freedom without fighting is impossible.
1. Rhetoric- the study and practice of effective communication
2. 2 metaphors- "and that is the lamp of experience." this means that the lamp really is the guidance. "Sir we have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on". This means that the storm really is a problem.
3. 2 allusions- "the sirens sung songs to lure sailors to their deaths", " This means that the sirens lure the sailors.
4.
1.Rhetoric-The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2. "Sir, we have done everything that could be done, to avert the storm which is now coming on"
Referring not to a storm, but to a large problem or an issue.
"Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not,"
Saying that people don't always see and hear what is right in front of their faces.
3. "Listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts"
If you give into whats easy for to long you will lose everything you are fighting for.
"and that is the lamp of experience"
Saying his guiding light is like a lamp, and that light comes from past experience.
4. "Give me liberty or give me death"
" Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us."
5. Petitioned-A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty.
Remonstrated-To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof.
1. Rhetoric- The art of making a persuasive speech; oratory
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided" This metaphor is comparing a lamp to experience guiding him through life.
"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." This metaphor is saying that if they ignore the atrocities going on, it will ruin them.
3. "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." This is an allusion referring to "The Odyssey" by the Greek author Homer.
4.
1. Rhetoric: the ability to use language effectively.
2.Two metaphors that Patrick Henry uses are: “I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” This is calling experience a lamp, he is saying that experience will show the way for the future. The other metaphor is :"Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on." This metaphor says that they have done everything to prevent this war, but it is inevitable.
3.“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.”
1.Rhetoric means the art of speaking or writing effectively.
2. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. A lamp can’t experience anything because it is not alive. The other metaphor that we found is, “They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.” He compares the build-up of armies and navies to “chains” which the British will “bind” and “rivet.”
3.“Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss.” This allusion alludes to Judah betraying Jesus by kissing Jesus. The next allusion is “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?” Henry is using a Biblical allusion here to create an appeal to authority (ethos) and an appeal to pathos. This comes from Ezekiel 12:2 which says that those who can’t see and can’t hear the truth about God will lose their spiritual salvation. Here, he is comparing the colonists who can’t see or hear the truth about what the British are doing to those in the Bible who lost their spiritual
salvation because they couldn’t hear or see. Here, though, he changes spiritual salvation to temporal salvation which means that the colonists will not be free which he equates with death. Again he is comparing God’s truth to the need to fight for freedom.
4. “We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?” “Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?”
1.rhetoric-(in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombastic.
2.-I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This metaphor means that Patrick Henry's experience is what is helping to guide his life.
-Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. This metaphor means that the people have done everything to avoid the war that is coming but it is inevitable.
3.-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. This allusion refers to the song of the siren from The Odyssey which means that independence seemed like a good idead, but now it is leading to war with Britain.
-Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. This allusion refers to the betrayal of Jesus Christ when Judas kissed him to show the Romans which person was Jesus. This means that independence won't be easy to gain and that we're going to have to fight for it and not give up or quit.
4.-The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
-It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace.
1. The art of making persuasive speeches; oratory.
2. “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided” this metaphor refers to his experience. He is lead by his lamp of past experience, which is helping him along the path.
“Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet.” In this metaphor he is explaining that signing a petition will only come back around to trap you like a snare.
3. Patrick Henry makes an allusion to the story of the sirens from “The Odyssey”.
1.rhetoric - A form of literary language which uses over- exaggeration.
2. two metaphors: "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." This means that his old experiences help him to deal with the new ones he encounters. "The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms." this is saying that the English are in the north, and the Americans are ready for war.
3. Two Allusions: "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed by a kiss." this alludes to when Judas betrayed Jesus by kissing him on the cheek. Henry is saying to the British not to be fooled by something that looks good, because it could be betrayal in disguise. "We are apt to shut our eyes against the painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts." This alludes to the Greek myth of the Sirens, and Henry is saying thaat people see what they want to hear, ignoring the real problems, until the problem is too large to ignore.
4. Sentences with rhetoric:
"Gentlemen may cry, Peace! Peace!- but there is no peace." "Forbid it Almighty God! i know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" "The war is inevitable- let it come. i repeat it sir, let it come."
5. Petitioned- to make a request, especially formally.
remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection or disapproval.
supplicated- to seek or ask for by humble entreaty.
Prostrated - to cast face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. Rhetoric is the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience" means that his experience guides him in his decision-making. "The price of chains of slavery" means that they are being taken and controlled from the British.
3. "Betray with a kiss" is an allusion to Judah betraying Jesus by kissing him. "Are we disposed to be the number of those who. having eyes. see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?" is an allusion of Ezekiel 12:2 from the Bible.
4. "Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?"
!.rhetoric: (in writing or speech)the undue use of exaggeration or display;bombast.
2. the first metahpor is "they are sent over
1) 1) Rhetoric means the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2) 2) A)“listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts”, comparing how the British are saying things to the colonists which are promising false hopes to how Circe in Homer’s Odyssey transformed men into swine after charming them with her singing.
B) “I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” He is saying that experience will show or “light” the way for the future.
3) “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.” Henry is using a Biblical allusion here to create an appeal to authority and an appeal to pathos.
1. rhetoric: the ability to use language effectively, including figures of speech
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." This is saying that he uses his experience to decide what to do and how to lead his life in the changing times.
"our chains are forged." meaning is that we have already started the fight so we must see it until the end.
3. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss" In reference to the betrayal of Judas, his kiss on the cheek of Jesus.
"Gentlemen my cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace" Jeremiah 6:14 People are wanting peace but the war is already upon them and it is too late for peace.
4. "The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!"
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"
5. petitioned: to have formally written a document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
remonstrated:to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
supplicated: to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
prostrated: to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. rhetoric- the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast. the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.
2. "We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth..." -- Many don't want to face the truth, so they overlook reality.
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." -- Knowledge and wisdom will take you to good places in life.
3. "...and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts." -- This allusion connected to The Odessey. The sirens lured sailors by their songs to capture them.
"Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston!" -- This allusion is connected to the first battle of the Revolution: Lexington and Concord. The clanking refers to the chains of slaves.
4. "The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come."
"I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!"
5. petitioned- a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty .A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
prostrated- to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration. to lay flat, as on the ground.
1) the art of speaking or writing effectively: as a: the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b: the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion. a: skill in the effective use of speech b: a type or mode of language or speech ; also : insincere or grandiloquent language. verbal communication : discourse
2) -We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth. You can't really shut your eyes to a painful truth. This truth is that of their rights being tested.
-I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This states that experience, and nothing else guides you in the path of life.
3)-We are apt to . . . listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts." (Odyssey, Books 10 and 12) This is an allusion to the Odyssey, and is talking about the congressmen wanting to go to war.
-"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?" (Ezekiel 12:2) This is from the bible, and it says that that the men are looking at problems with closed eyes so to speak.
-"Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." (Luke 22:47-48) This is also from the bible and it means do not be so quick to come to a conclusion.
4) -In his sentence, “They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other,” he uses a
syntactical structure for rhetorical purpose.
-“but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” Henry uses antithesis in parallel structure in an exclamatory sentence to show that liberty is equally as valuable and desirable as death is
destructive and undesirable.
5)-petitioned_A petition is a request to change some thing, most commonly made to a government official or public entity. Petitions to a deity are a form of prayer.
-remonstrated_to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
-supplicated_To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying. To make a humble entreaty to; beseech. To make a humble, earnest petition; beg
-prostrated_To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration. To reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation; overcome
1. the art of speaking or writing effectively 2. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth-this means that even though the colonists didn't want to rebel and fight they have to realize what is happening and "shut our eyes" or block out how bad the revolution will be to be able to truly see how the British are treating them. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains-this means that the British are trying to treat the colonist like slaves and they need to rebel or forever live a life of slavery. 3.Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!- Henry is saying that God is on their side and God would encourage this revolution and that they need this to really live not to just live life as "slaves". In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.-this sounds like it was from the Bible too because the Bible always talks about peace and hope of Jesus and God and now they are also wanting peace and their situation is very similar to what the Jews were going through. 4. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? 5. petitioned-1. To address a petition to.
2. To ask for by petition; request formally. remonstrated-To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof. supplicated-1. To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.
2. To make a humble entreaty to; beseech.To make a humble, earnest petition; beg. prostrated-1. To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration,2. To cause to lie flat: 3. To reduce to extreme weakness or incapacitation; overcome:
1. Rhetoric means in writing or speech the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2. Two metaphors that Patrick Henry uses in his speech are "Different men often see the same subject in different lights." This metaphor means that everyone doesn't have the same point of view and perspective on different matters. "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." This means that we're avoiding the truth and we are just sitting back and self-destructing ourselves.
3. Two allusions Patrick Henry uses in his speech are, "Listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts." This allusion means that it was attractive and also destructive. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." This shows an allusion to Jesus who was betrayed by a kiss by Judas.
4. Other rhetoric statements in this speech are, "give me liberty or give me death!" Another rhetoric statement is, "we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament."
5. Petitioned-A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty.
Remonstrated-to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
Prostrated- to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. Rhetoric- the study of the effective use of language; the ability to use language effectively.
2a. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This metaphor means that his is experience with different experiences is what is guiding him in the right direction.
2b. But different men often see the same subject in different lights. this metaphor symbolizes the different opinions of different people, and how other people see things different from you.
3a. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. This is a biblical allusion from the book of Luke when Jesus was asking Judas why he was acting like a friend when he was actually betraying him.
3b. 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. This allusion is referring to one of the pit stops taken by Odysseus in "The Odyssey".
4a.Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
4b. 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!
5. Petitioned-To address a petition to; to ask for by petition; request formally.
Remonstrated- To reason or plead in protest; present an objection
Supplicated- To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.
Prostrated- To put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration.
1. rhet·o·ric (rtr-k) noun.
a. The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2.
"We are apt to shut our eyes against the painful a truth".
"We have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming".
3.
"Listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts".
"Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss".
4.
"Has Great Britain any enemy, in the quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies?"
"Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?"
5.
A. pe·ti·tion (pə-tĭsh'ən) n.
A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty
B. Remonstrate v.
To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
C. Supplicated v.
To pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
D. Prostrate v.
To cast oneself face down on the ground in humility; submission, adoration.
1. Rhetoric- the art of influencing the thought and conduct of an audience.
2a. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." This metaphor symbolizes Henry's need to learn from personal experiences. He must not depend on the light to show him the way, but he must find the way himself.
2b. "But different men often see the same subject in different lights." The meaning of this metaphor is that men are often faced with the same problem, but they each reach a different conclusion.
3a. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." This is a biblical allusion. It refers to the time when Judas turned Jesus over to the Sanhedrin.
3b. "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." This is an allusion about the hope of the hope of the American people. They hoped for their freedom.
4a. "Give me liberty or give me death!"
4b. "The war is inevitable- and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!"
5a. Petitioned- A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
5b. Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
5c. Supplicated- to ask for humbly or earnestly as by praying.
5d. Prostrated- to put or throw flat with the face down, as in submission or adoration.
1. Rhetoric- the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast
2. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth. That means that when we hear something that we do not want to hear it hurts us and makes us want to believe something else.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. That means that he bases his choices in life on his previous experiences.
3. Listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. This means that the song of the siren is a beautiful thing but at the same time you are being turned into something terrible.
Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with kiss. This is describing when Judas betrayed Jesus and then kissed him on the cheek.
4. Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston!
Gentleman may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace.
5. Petitioned- a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority.
Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection.
Supplicated- to pray humbly
1. The definition of rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively
The study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times
The study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion
Skill in the effective use of speech
2. Two metaphors in Patrick Henry's speech is "We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth" and "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." For the first metaphor you can't actually shut your eyes to the painful truth, you have to face and experience it in your mind. For the second metaphor we don't actually have a lamp of experience that we carry around with us. This means that we wish we could always make wise choices in our lives every day.
3. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss," was one allusion. This is an allusion, because Jesus was betrayed by Judas with a kiss in the Bible. "And listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts," is a second allusion in his speech. This allusion is in reference to The Odyssey. In the Odyssey, the men on the voyage will fall in love with the siren's song. The beasts themselves were ugly, but once the men were lured in, they were done.
4. "The war is inevitable-and let it come! I repeat it sir, let it come." and "Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us."
5.
1. (in classical oratory) the art of influencing the thought and conduct of an audience.
2. "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."
This metaphor means that people are prone to ignoring what is unpleasant and would rather listen to lovely, sugar-coated lies until we forget what is right.
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience."
This metaphor means that through experience, Henry finds his way through the darkness of confusion
3. "...and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts."
This quote allude to The Odessy, written by Homer.
4."Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss."
"Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these war-like preparations which cover our waters and darken our land."
5. Petitioned- A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty.
Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
Prostrated- to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
Rhetoric is the art of practical wisdom and decision making a counterpart to logic and a branch of polotics. One metaphor is "We are apt to shut our eyes against the painful truth." In this metaphor, Henry is saying we are not cowardly enough to ignore the truth; instead of taking the easy way out, we would rather tell the truth and fight for what we believe in. Another metaphor is "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided that is the lamp of experience." This means that from experience, he knows which path he should take that is the right path. One allusion is "Listen to the song of that Siren till she transforms us into beasts." This refers to the mythology of the Sirens
1. It is the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience" is one of the metaphors and it means that he is a man that goes by one thing and that is his experience of what has happened before and using this to see what will happen next. The next metaphor is "Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on" and he is using a storm to represent the enemy army that is coming.
3. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss" and this allusion is talking about when Judas the apostle betrayed Jesus with a kiss that showed he was the one that the Romans wanted. "Listen to the songs of the sirens till she transforms us into beasts" and this is alluding to the Odyssey's siren monster that allured men with their songs.
4. "The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!" has a rhetoric sound because it has a powerful sound to it and uses strong vocabulary. "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" has major rhetoric because of the strong meaning behind what he is saying and what was going on during this speech. He wanted the freedom of liberty or nothing.
5. Petitioned means a solemn supplication for request to a superior authority; and entreaty. Remonstrated means to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval, to present a complaint.
1. Rhetoric - The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2. Metaphors-
a. I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
Henry is metaphorically calling experience a lamp, and is saying that experience will show or “light” the way for the future.
b. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
In this metaphor Henry is comparing a storm to a war. Storms can destroy things, kill or hurt people, and do serious damage, which a war can also do.
3. Allusion-
a. listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.
Henry is comparing how the British are saying things to the colonists which are promising false hopes, to how Circe in Homer’s Odyssey transformed men into swine after charming them with her singing.
b. Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, andhaving ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation.
This is a biblical allusion that comes from Ezeikal 12:2, which states that those who can't see can't hear the truth about God will lose their spiritual salvation. In this, he is comparing the colonist who can't see or here the truth about what the British are doing to those in the Bible who lost their spiritual salvation. He is comparing God's truth to the need to fight for freedom.
4.
5. Petitioned:make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause
supplicated:sk or beg for something earnestly or humbly
prostrated:lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, esp. in reverence or submission
remonstrated:make a forcefully reproachful protest
1. rhetoric- The art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.
2. Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.
This is a metaphor because it compares the events unfolding to slavery and chains.
Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet.
This is a metaphor because it compares the plans of the King to a trap.
3. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave…. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! 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! This alludes to Jeremiah 6:14, also known as The Doom of Jerusalem and Judah.
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.
This is an allusion because it alludes to Ancient Greek mythology.
4.Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?
5. Petitioned- a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority.
Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
Prostrated- to cast face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. Rhetoric: The art of speaking or writing effectively
2. He is metaphorically calling his experience a lamp.
" 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." He's calling the petition not a snare to their feet or a burden to them.
3. “listen to the song of that siren till she
transforms us into beasts” hrough a mythical allusion, he is metaphorically comparing how the British are saying things to the colonists which are promising false hopes to how Circe in Homer’s Odyssey transformed men into swine after charming them with her singing.
“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.” Henry is using a Biblical allusion here to create an appeal to authority (ethos) and an appeal to pathos.
4. “Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities of the very worthy
gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights.” In this quote, Patrick is defending his patriotism.
“different men often see the same subject in different lights.” In this the word light represents the truth, and he is backing up his idea that he wants to fight with god's purpose.
5. Petitioned- to request formally
remonstrated- to plead in protest or disapproval
supplicated- to make a humble and earnest entreaty
prostrated- to overthrow, overcome, or reduce to helplessness
1) Rhetoric- the study of the effective use of language.
2) " And listen to the song of that siren 'till she transforms us into beasts."
" Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?"
3) "And of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."
" There is a just God will presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us."
4) "It is to the vigilant, the active, the brave"
"Give me liberty or give me death!
5) Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or dissaproval
Prostrated-to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
Supplicated- to pray humbly
Petitioned-a formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
1. rhetoric-the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.
2. " I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience." This means that everything he does is guided by experience.
"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. " This means that the petition will not be a burden.
3.“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.” This is a Biblical allusion that compares the colonists who don't know the truth about the British to those in the Bible who lost their spiritual salvation because they couldn't hear or see.
“Listen to the song of that siren till she
transforms us into beasts." This is a mythical allusion that compares the British men who are giving the colonists false hope to how Circe from the Odyssey transformed
men into swine after charming them with her singing.
4. "They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other." Here he is repetitive to emphasize his point.
"Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." This is another metaphor that has a rhetorical purpose.
5. petitioned-to address a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority
remonstrated- to plead in opposition, objection, or disapproval
supplicated- to seek or ask for by humble entreaty
prostrated -to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration
1) Rhetoric- the study of the effective use of language.
2) " And listen to the song of that siren 'till she transforms us into beasts."
" Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?"
3) "And of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."
" There is a just God will presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us."
4) "It is to the vigilant, the active, the brave"
"Give me liberty or give me death!
5) Remonstrated- to say or plead in protest, objection, or dissaproval
Prostrated-to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
Supplicated- to pray humbly
Petitioned-a formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
1.The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively. The study of public speaking, and was actually taught in schools back in the day.
2.
1.“For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate.” In this metaphor Patrick Henry is comparing the colonies to a simple question like freedom or slavery.
2.” Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.”
He ends the paragraph with a metaphor comparing the build-up of armies and navies to “chains” which the British will “bind” and “rivet.” He continues the freedom/slavery motif here and creates an appeal to pathos through the imagery of imprisonment created through the metaphor.
3.
1.“I have but one lamp by which by feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.”
In metaphorically calling experience a lamp, he is saying that experience will show or “light” the
way for the future. There is a Biblical allusion here to the scripture which says that God’s word
(which is truth) is a “lamp unto thy feet and a light unto thy path
2.“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.”
Henry is using a Biblical allusion here to create an appeal to authority (ethos) and an appeal to
pathos. This comes from Ezekiel 12:2 which says that those who can’t see and can’t hear the
truth about God will lose their spiritual salvation.
4.
1. Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
2. We must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
5.
Petitioned- A formal written request, typically one signed by many people.
Remonstrated- Make a forcefully reproachful protest.
Supplicated- Ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
Prostrated- Lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward.
1. Rhetoric- the undue use of exaggeration or display;bombast
2. One metaphor is "I have but one lamp which my feet are guided, and that lamp is experience." This metaphor means he is guided only by experience. Another metaphor is"hugging the delusive phantom of hope." this metaphor means that he is searching for hope which is hard to find.
3. One allusion is "An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!" This means we have to fight and leave it to God's will. Another one is"Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." This means that if you don't have free or the freedom to act than you shouldn't live.
4. Two other lines are "It is vain,sir, to extenuate the matter, Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace." Another sentence is "we must fight! I repeat sir we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!''
5. Petitioned-a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty
Remonstrated-to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated-to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition
Prostrated-to cast(oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration
1. (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2. a) I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience
This means that everything he does is guided by experience.
b) Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
Patrick Henry is saying that they have tried to compromise with the British, but since they would not agree, the war is coming upon them.
3. a) Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss.
This alludes to when Jesus was betrayed by Judas with a kiss in the garden of Gethsemane.
b) 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.
This alludes to the Sirens in The Odyssey. They sang to the men a beautiful song to seduce them. This allusion means that people try to block the bad and pretend it is not happening.
4.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!
Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?
5. Petition- A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty.
remonstrated-to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest
supplicated-1. to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition
prostrated-to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." This metaphor means that everything he does is guided by his experiences.
"Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on." This means that Patrick Henry believes that the Americans have done everything they could to avoid the war, but that time is over and they now need to fight.
3. "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss." This quote alludes to when Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss in the garden of Gethsemane.
"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." This alludes to the Odyssey when the sirens tempted the weary sailors onto their island.
4. "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!"
"Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot?"
5. Petitioned- A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty.
Remonstrated- to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest.
Supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
Prostrated- to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1) the art of effective communication, especially persuasive discourse; Rhetoric focuses on the interrelationship of invention, arrangement, and style in order to create felicitous and appropriate discourse.
2) The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
He says this not to describe the winds, but instead the opposing army that seams unbeatable.
Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet.
He says this to note that the English will only try to deceive them and that if they do trust them, they will only be hurt.
3)An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
He is alluding from the Bible.
What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Here he alludes that people will give their freedom for peace.
4)They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.
5)petition-a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause
remonstrated-make a forcefully reproachful protest
supplicated-ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
prostrated-lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward.
1.)rhetoric-(in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2.)I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
Lamps guide you in the dark. Patrick Henry is guided by his experience.
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.
This passage means that the king is the one that is causing all these problems and taking away their liberties and rights.
3.) Two allusions:
Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss.
Judas kisses Jesus to show the Roman soldiers which one of the disciples is Jesus. Judas used a kiss because it was intimate and showing a bond. Therefor the kiss was a sign of betrayal.
Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the STORM which is now coming on.
This can refer to the flood in the bible, because God sent a flood to wipe out the sins of mankind, and Patrick Henry tried to express that they tried to do everything they could to avert the storm of England coming down upon them.
4.)GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH.
These words are a mirror image of each other and just like Benjamin Franklin did with his aphorisms, Patrick Henry made the phrase more interesting and easier for the common person to remember.
"I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it!"
Patrick Henry is saying
5.)Petitioned- to formally request
remonstrated- to protest
supplicate- to beg or " be down on your knees"
prostrate- to lay down on the ground in humility or submission
1.)Rhetoric is the undue use of exaggeration or display: bombast.
2.)"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery"
"I have one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience"
3.)"Listen to the song of the siren till she transforms us into beasts"
"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"
4.)"For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery"
5.)
Petitioned - A formal written document requesting a right or benefit from a person or group in authority.
Remonstrated - to plead or object to something strongly.
Supplicated - to object humbly, entreat humbly.
Prostrated - to reduce the helplessness.
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1. Rhetoric is the use of exaggeration or display.
2. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. This metaphor explains that experience guides us through life.and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! This metaphor explains that the British are ignoring them.
3. An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us! This refers to peace being the only thing appealing to God.
Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take. This refers to God stopping evil.
4. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!
5. petition- formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit
remonstrate-to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval
1. Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times, and skill and the effective use of speech.
2. "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided and that is the lamp of experience," By which Henry he makes decision based on experience.
" Are we disposed to be the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?" Henry does not mean that the British literally do not have ears or eyes, but that they chose to ignore the Americans problems and protest.
3. " 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," Henry's basically saying that people sometimes don't listen to the bad things that happen, even when it could lead to disaster. The sirens were a story of greek mythology about beautiful singers that would distract sailors with their beautiful music near the treacherous rocks of their island and while distracted, the sailors would crash on the rocks.
" Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings." He has a different opinion, and he thinks that that shouldn't make him treasonous to a King that he hasn't chosen. He's also talking about Divine Right, the idea that God picked the King, and saying that he does not believe in the Divine Right.
4. " The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field!"
" They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?"
6. petitioned-
remonstrated-
supplicated-
prostrated-
1. Rhetoric is the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2. "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?". This metaphor means that should life really be all about fighting and slavery or should people get along and not be at war. "The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty" This metaphor means that the people want what is right and they want freedom.
3. One allusion is "Suffer not yourselves but to be betrayed by a kiss" alludes to how Judas betrayed Jesus. Another allusion is when he says "and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts" which alludes to greek mythology of the signs.
4. One line that has a lot of impact is "I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience." This is a way to get a point across while capturing people's attention. Another line is "There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us."
5. Petitioned-A solemn supplication or request to a superior authority; an entreaty
Remonstrated-to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
Supplicated- to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
Prostrated-to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
1. rhetoric-the study of the effective use of language
2. "Here is a revolution as radical as that which separated us from Great Britain."
" But, Sir, suspicion is a virtue, as long as its object is the preservation of the public good, and as long as it stays within proper bounds."
3."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."
"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."
4. "Give me liberty or give me death."
"If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable priveleges for which we have been so long contending, if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight!'
5.petitioned- a solemn supplication or request to a superior authority
remonstrate- to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval
supplicate- to pray humbly to; entreaty or petition humbly
prostrate- to cast face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration
1.) Rhetoric: The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.
2a) In the metaphor ,"listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts" (Through a mythical allusion) He is metaphorically comparing how the British are saying things to the colonists which are promising false hopes to how Circe in Homer’s Odyssey transformed men into pigs after charming them with her singing. This creates an appeal to pity in that just as the end result for those whom Circe tricked was dehumanization, so also the colonists will be dehumanized because they will not be free.
2b) When Patrick Henry says “but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” he uses antithesis in parallel structure in an exclamatory sentence to show that liberty isequally as valuable and desirable as death (metaphorically used to describe British rule) isdestructive and undesirable. By paralleling them in a balanced sentence, he is saying that the outcome will be one or the other and there can be no compromise. He completes his motif here of equating slavery (lack of freedom because of British rule) with death.
3a) When Patrick Henry says “I have but one lamp by which byfeet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” ,there is a Biblical allusion to the scripture which says that God’s word(which is truth) is a “lamp unto thy feet and a light unto thy path.” This is an appeal to authority(God and the Bible) and an appeal to ethos because it shows him as a spiritual person.
3b) When Patrick Henry says “Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, andhaving ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation.” , he is using a Biblical allusion here to create an appeal to authority (ethos) and an appeal topathos. This comes from Ezekiel 12:2 which says that those who can’t see and can’t hear the truth about God will lose their spiritual salvation. Here, he is comparing the colonists who can’t see or hear the truth about what the British are doing to those in the Bible who lost their spiritual salvation because they couldn’t hear or see. Here, though, he changes spiritual salvation to temporal salvation which means that the colonists will not be free which he equates with death. Again he is comparing God’s truth to the need to fight for freedom.
4a.) When Patrick Henry presents the evidence of the British sending armies and navies, he uses a series of rhetorical questions and then follows each one with a declarative sentence answering the questions. The rhetorical effect is that he emphasizes the military procedures which the British are taking. This creates an appeal to pathos because it evokes fear in the minds of the colonists.
4b.) In his sentence, “They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other,” Henry uses a balanced sentence with parallel independent clauses which repeat the same point. Again, this emphasizes the military preparations which the British are taking.
5.) petitioned: To ask for by petition; request formally.
remonstrated: to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest
supplicated: to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition.
prostrated: to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration ; to lay flat, as on the ground.
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