Each of the speeches mentioned here had a definitive purpose and main idea. The authors also used rhetorical questions and repitition to sway thier audiences. The individual characteristics of

these works are sometimes found to be alike and somtimes found to be different.

"Speech to the Virginia Convention" had a very distinct purpose. That purpose was to

persuade the members of the Virginia House of Burgesses to raise arms against the British. This

is exemplified with the quote "An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left to

us!" (Henry, 90). This is one of the more direct quotes that Henry uses to illustrate his purpose.

Also connected with his purpose was the fact that he argued some ideas that did not match his

thoughts. For example "They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable

an adversary. But when will we be stronger?" (He

nry, 90). Henry is speaking here of a point

freedom or slavery..." (Henry 88). This statement outlines the fact that Henry believed the

Crown had been instituting various laws that Henry among others believed to be unjust. The

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