I need help it's due today 2. PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.” (Paragraph 1)
B. “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience.” (Paragraph 2)
C. “If we wish to be free…we must fight!” (Paragraph 3)
D. “…after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.” (Paragraph 3)
3. What alternatives did the colonists already try in their appeal to Great Britain, according to the text?
A. They have attempted to reason with the British as equal citizens.
B. They have pledged eternal loyalty to the crown, in hopes of perhaps gaining British favor.
C. They have tried many things, including minor insurrections and conflicts. D. They have tried many things, including petitions, argument, and pleas to parliament and to the crown.
4. PART A: According to Henry, what are the “means” (Paragraph 4) the colonies have to defeat the British?
A. The colonies have resources and knowledge of the land on their side.
B. Henry believes they have the sense of justice and reason on their side.
C. Henry believes they have God and faith on their side to assist them, implying that he thinks the British do not.
D. The colonies have the people willing to fight, as well as allies, and a just cause on their side.
5. PART B: Which phrase from the paragraph best supports the answer to Part A? A. "lying supinely on our backs"
B. "hugging the delusive phantom of hope"
C. "which the God of nature has placed in our power"
D. "Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty"

6. Which of the following does NOT identify a rhetorical device used in the speech?
A. Henry relies on exaggeration, especially of diction and tone, to make his points about the British and the state of affairs the colonies face.
B. Henry uses repetition throughout the speech to emphasize his points and show the Virginia House of Burgesses how repeated actions for peace have gotten them nowhere.
C. Henry appeals to emotion (i. e. pathos) by reminding his audience of the injustices they have experienced and of the fearful future they face in shackles. D. Henry asks a number of rhetorical questions in order to get his audience thinking and to lead them to what he considers are the correct answers.

Discussion Questions

Directions: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be prepared to share your original ideas in a class discussion.
1. How will this speech be remembered in history? What were the outcomes of this speech?

2. Think of other powerful speeches in history. What makes a speech powerful? Use evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

3. In the context of this speech, how do revolutions begin? How do people create change? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.