Speech in the Virginia Convention

Which of the following best describes Henry's tone in this speech?

• fiery

• smug

• doubtful

• quietly confident

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To Henry, the situation of the colonies calls for the Convention to

• take swift action.

• engage in lengthy debate.

• consult with other authorities.

• delay action until tempers have calmed.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

At the beginning of the speech, Henry treats the members of the Convention whose position he opposes as

• bullies.

• traitors.

• patriots.

• inferiors.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is not something that Henry believes will aid the colonial cause against the British?

• a sense of unity

• a sense of justice

• a desire for peace

• strength in numbers

Henry's use of rhetorical questions in this speech is mainly intended to make the decision facing the Convention seem

• trivial.

• complex.

• clear-cut.

• impossible to make.

Which phrase in the following quotation is the best example of loaded language: "Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven"?

• "Should I keep back my opinions"

• "through fear of giving offense"

• "I should consider myself"

• "an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven"

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5