End of Semester Test: Florida English 1, Semester B

Read the passage from "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Patrick Henry:

"Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated, we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament."

What connection does Henry make with his use of repetition?

A. The failed attempts at compromise that have brought them to this point
B. The past attempts at settlement that have worked for other nations
C. The desire of the colonists to overthrow British rule and govern by independence
D. The need to work together to keep peace with Great Britain



Answer :

Final answer:

Patrick Henry uses repetition in his speech to emphasize the failed attempts at compromise by the colonists in dealing with British oppression.


Explanation:

Patrick Henry uses repetition in his speech 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' to emphasize the failed attempts at compromise by the colonists in dealing with British oppression. This repetition highlights the urgency and frustration felt by the colonists, ultimately leading to their desire for independence from British rule.


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