1. 1. F lattery Henry acknowledges the intelligence and contentions of his opponents in the convention “No man thinks more highly of the patriotism…”

2. 2. Either/or Fallacy Oversimplification of the issues ▪ “For my own part I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery…”

3. 3. Hyperbole “…I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven…”

4. 4. A llusion Odyssey “Betrayed by a kiss…”

5. 5. F igurative Language Metaphor ▪“▪“Lamp of experience”

6. 6. Anticipate and Counter 1. England building an army – No other enemy 2. Negotiation – exhausted 3. Supplication – spurned with contempt

7. 7. P eriodic sentences Main clause is postponed until the end ▪“▪“If we wish to be free…we must fight!”

8. 8. Repetition “We must fight” “We must fight” “Let it come!” “Let it come!”

9. 9. U ltimatum NNow or never ▪“▪“But when shall we be stronger?”

10. 10. Peroration A memorable conclusion ▪ “…give me liberty, or give me death!”