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“Speech to the Virginia Convention” (p. 102-104) By Patrick Henry Persuasive Techniques Directions: Read each passage below and identify it as a logical argument or an emotional appeal. “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” logical emotional  “Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.” logical emotional  “Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise p friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active the brave.” logical emotional  Which of the following is the best example of persuasion through an emotional appeal? “There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged!” “They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.” “I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.” “Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.” When Henry declares, “I know no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry…to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves…”, he is using parallel structures to clarify his intensions images that his listeners may not understand an emotional appeal to confuse his listeners logic to engage his listeners’ attention Questions Directions: choose the best answer for each question. 6. What human weakness does Henry associate with the colonists who oppose his position? a. disloyalty b. cowardice c. selfishness d. self-deception 7. Henry points out a contradiction between British __________ and _________. a. claims of peaceful intent an