Question

Read the passage. excerpt from "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" by Patrick Henry 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; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve. Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech. Which statement best describes Patrick Henry's use of pathos in this excerpt?

Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

C. He stirs emotion by complimenting the listeners’ loyalty to their country.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pathos is a communication technique that elicits the feeling of pity and sympathy for the readers through the use of language that will appeal to the reader's emotions. This allows the writer to use certain words or expressions to persuade the readers to feel a particular emotion towards the appeal made.

In the given speech made by Patrick Henry in his "Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death," Henry stirs the listeners' emotions by referring to their loyalty to the nation. It allows them to feel a sense of duty to the country, appealing to the feeling of patriotism in them. And by appealing to their sense of nationalistic pride and responsibility, he managed to appeal to their emotional connection to their sense of duty.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.