Question

Review the excerpt from Patrick Henry’s “St. John’s Church” speech:

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. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. 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. 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. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, 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.





Why does Henry MOST LIKELY mention the patriotism and abilities of his audience?


He is using logos to appeal to his audience’s understanding.


He is using ethos to gain his audience’s trust.


He is using pathos to connect to his audience’s emotions.


His is using athos to establish his argument.

Answer 1

QUESTION 10 Review the excerpt from Patrick Henry's "St. John's Church" speech:

Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these war-like preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are

fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to

win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask,

gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has

Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us:

they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.

How does the author's use of structure create tension throughout the excerpt?

He asks questions and only answers at the end.

He adds punctuation to slow down the speech and emphasize points.

He adds imagery and illusions to connect with the audience.

He uses simple sentences to increase the pace of his speech.