Analyzing Patrick Henry's Rhetorical Strategies
Explore the effective use of rhetoric by Patrick Henry in his speech to ignite rebellion during the American Revolution. The analysis focuses on his use of allusion, metaphor, and powerful language to convince delegates to engage in war against England.
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PATRICK HENRY RHETORICAL ANALYSIS Some notes and observations on your outlines
Areas for Improvement THE INTRODUCTION Grabbers Should be general Start with a quote from the speech A fact or interesting idea related to the speech Background Information You need to explain why the men were at the convention Include the exact date of the speech Thesis answer the prompt!!! Include purpose of speech + devices
Every raging wildfire begins with a spark; like a wildfire, every great rebellion begins with a spark. Prior to the American Revolution, Patrick Henry, on March 20thof 1775, passionately addresses the delegates of the Second Virginia Convention. Through the use of allusion and metaphor Henry evokes the emotion necessary to ignite the flames of rebellion within the delegation convincing them to engage in war against England.
Areas for Improvement BODY PARAGRAPHS Topic Sentences mini-thesis Should include device(s) + purpose Example Thesis: Through the use of allusion and metaphor Henry evokes the emotion necessary to ignite the flames of rebellion within the delegation convincing them to engage in war against England. Example Topic Sentences: 1. Throughout his speech, Henry uses allusions to convince the delegates war with England is the only way to independence. 2. Henry also uses metaphors to ignite the men in attendance to declare war against England.
Areas for Improvement BODY PARAGRAPHS You need to introduce your evidence with strong power verbs: Claims, declares, emphasizes, argues, asserts, states, insists, emphasizes. In the first paragraph, Henry employs the use of juxtaposition when he declares, Should I keep back my opinions at such a time I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of Heaven. Henry, by juxtaposing their duty to their country to that of their God, places a significant amount of severity and urgency on the issue of engaging in war by reminding the delegates that they have a great responsibility to their God and their country.
Areas for Improvement BODY PARAGRAPHS Your analysis needs to relate back to how this device convinces the delegates to go to war. In the last paragraph, Henry uses a metaphor when he claims, The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! In this metaphor he says a storm is coming. -or- In the last paragraph, Henry uses a metaphor when he claims, The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! With this comparison of the England to a strong storm, he hopes to show the delegates the importance of acting quickly. The men must declare war before the storm that is England destroys them first.
Areas for Improvement No contractions No things No we you were not there No you I was not there Please include transitions: Another example Henry uses Henry also uses a metaphor when he argues . Finally, Henry employs the a metaphor in the last paragraph
