Speech At The Virginia Convention Quiz

“Speech at the Virginia Convention”
Multiple Choice Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and fill it in on the bubble sheet.
1. Which of the following statements best expresses the mainidea of the speech?
a. the British are evil.
b. The Convention is cowardly.
c. it is time for the colonists to fight for freedom.
d. war is the best way to solve conflicts between peoples.2. Henry suggests that the time for negotiation
f. is at hand
g. has passed
h. may still come.
j. had never and will never exist.

3. What human weakness does Henry associate with thecolonists who oppose his position?
a. disloyalty
b. cowardice
c. selfishness
d. self – deception

4. If your offer of friendship is spurned, it is
f. welcomed
g. considered
h. rejected.j. discounted

5. An invincible enemy cannot be
a. overcome.
b. reasoned with.
c. confronted.
d. explained.

6. If you are vigilant, you are difficult to
f. get along with.
g. surprise.h. trust.
j. fight

7. Short Answer: What are some of the reasons Henry sees only one possible course of action for the colonists? Use details from the speech to support your answer.“Declaration of Independence”

8. Identify the type of persuasive technique used in the following quote:
“We have warned them, from time to time, of attempts by their legislature to extend anunwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice….”
a. Emotional appeal
b.parallelism
c. Logical Appeal
d. Rhetorical question

9. What is the overall effect of the persuasive technique used above?
f. The colonists are afraid of the British army.
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h. The patriots were in favor of the war.
j. It provides a rhythm which catches the readers attention and emphasizes Jefferson’s main point....