Question

From Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia Convention

All the following excerpts reflect the speaker’s acknowledgement of the opposition EXCEPT:
A.
“I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array . . . ?” (paragraph 2)
B.
“They tell us, sir, that we are weak . . . .” (paragraph 5)
C.
“Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace . . . .” (paragraph 6)
D.
“Shall we try argument?” (paragraph 3)
E.
“Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?” (paragraph 3

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

“Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace . . . .” (paragraph 6)

Step-by-step explanation:

In his speech, Henry vilifies England and portrays it as a nation that has been exploring and refusing to listen to the claims for peace and partnership that America has issued. However, Henry accepts the opposition's arguments that America does not have enough to fight England. He accepts that America may be weaker, but he rejects the argument that Americans should cry out for peace, since that outcry has already been made and has been completely ignored. Henry claims that America's only option is to allow war and fight, as it was England itself that caused it.