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"we are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren, till she transforms us into beasts."

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What is an example of biblical allusion in speech in the Virginia convention?

In Patrick Henry's speech at the Virginia Convention, he makes a biblical allusion when he refers to "betrayed with a kiss," alluding to Judas's betrayal of Jesus in the New Testament. This reference emphasizes the idea of treachery and deceit, highlighting the danger of complacency and false assurances from the British government. By invoking this powerful image, Henry reinforces the urgency of taking action against British oppression.


Who was the Speech in the Virginia Convention addressed to?

The delegates of the Virginia Convention


Who did Patrick Henry deliver his speech to?

house of burgesses * the delegates of the Virginia convention


Who wrote the speech to the second virginia conference?

This is a speech to the second Virginia convention I swear


Why does Henry ask so many rhetorical questions in his speech?

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Patrick Henry speech in the Virginia convention complaints against the British?

Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention" was a proposal to raise Virginia's milita in order to one day execute a complete break from Britain and also to raise Virginia's defense.


Read the sentence from Patrick Henry's speech to the Virginia Convention. Why is this sentence an example of the use of metaphor?

Answer is : "The word "lamp" is equated with the word "experience."


Read the sentence from Patrick Henry’s Speech to the Virginia Convention. Why is this sentence an example of the use of metaphor?

Answer is : "The word "lamp" is equated with the word "experience."


Does the Speech in the Virginia Convention use allusions to the Bible and Greek mythology?

yes


Speech in the Virginia Convention?

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When did Patrick Henry deliver a speech to the Virginia Convention?

March 23, 1775


The likely audience Patrick Henrys speech is intended for is?

the delegates of the second virginia convention