Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

What is the main issue being in debated in the text?

• Whether to align with France

• Whether to fight for freedom or remain under the British rule

• Whether to impose taxes

• Whether to reconcile with the British

How does the speaker view the reception of their petitions by the British ministry?

• As respectful

• As insincere and trap

• As hopeful

• As promising

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the danger of ignoring the truth?

• A serpent in the grass

• A siren's song

• A wolf in sheep's clothing

• A storm in the horizon

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to the speaker, what is the only way to judge the future?

• By consulting friends

• By looking at the past

• By trusting intuition

• By following omens

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker suggest is the only remaining option for the colonist?

• Negotiating with Britain

• Appealing to other nations

• Fighting

• seeking reconciliation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the speaker describe the current state of peace?

• Nonexistent and illusory

• Fragile and temporary

• Stable and lasting

• Hopeful and promising

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the speaker imply about the strength of the colonist?

• They are stronger than their adversary

• They are not weak if they use their resources

• They are weaker than their adversary

• They need foreign assistance

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does the speaker believe God will play in their struggle?

• God will abandon them

• God will punish the British

• God will support their cause and raise allies

• God will remain neutral

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the speaker use rhetorical questions to emphasize their point?

• To challenge complacency and provoke action

• To confuse the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To clarify his arguments

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the speaker's ultimate declaration about their personal stance on freedom

• A freedom is a goal long-term goal

• Freedom is negotiable

• Give me liberty or give me death'

• Independence is unlikely

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3