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Which sentence best describes the rhetorical strategy used in this passage from Patrick Henry's

speech?
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?
A. He is showing that he's open to different ideas by asking questions.
B. He is encouraging his audience to question whether it's wise to fight right now, when the
colonies might be stronger in coming years.
C. He is using rhetorical questions to lead his audience to conclude that the colonies are
stronger now than they will be if they wait.
D. He is appealing to his audience by engaging them in conversation about the relative
weakness and strength of the colonies and Britain.

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Patrick Henry is using a rhetorical question to emphasise the urgent need to act now before the British take absolute control

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Answer is c I just took the quiz

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