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Patrick HenrySpeech to the Second Virginia Convention
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1775A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
How would you characterize the tone of Patrick Henry’s “Speech to the Second Virginia Convention”? To what extent is the tone consistent? What is its purpose?
What do you think is the most persuasive appeal that Henry makes in this speech? Why? What about the least persuasive?
What is the role of God in Henry’s argument? Where will God fit into the war effort?
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