Patrick Henry Speech- Liberty or Death
On March 23rd, 1775, a Virginia delegate by the name of Patrick Henry spoke concerning the arming and defense of the state of Virginia. With risk of attack from British troops, the question was what Virginia’s stance should be- one of compliance with Britain, or one of independence. Before voting on what actions to take, Henry delivered a powerful speech in which he denounced Britain’s actions and encouraged his fellow Virginians to stand up and fight Britain. His speech was successful and his resolutions for the arming of Virginia passed. This speech was successful because it incorporated the literary devices of pathos, ethos, and logos. Using these devices, Henry was able to persuade the men around him that liberty of the United States was a cause worth fighting for. Throughout his speech, Henry appealed to the emotions of his audience. One of the ways he did this was by using imagery and appealing to the senses of those around him. He frequently referred to Britain’s rule as being chains of slavery. While speaking of British troops, he proclaims that they “are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.” Britain is “enslavi
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Approximate Word count = 1011
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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