1. F lattery Henry acknowledges the intelligence and contentions of his opponents in the convention “No man thinks more highly of the patriotism…”
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. Hyperbole “…I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of heaven…”
4. A llusion Odyssey “Betrayed by a kiss…”
5. F igurative Language Metaphor ▪“▪“Lamp of experience”
6. Anticipate and Counter 1. England building an army – No other enemy 2. Negotiation – exhausted 3. Supplication – spurned with contempt
7. P eriodic sentences Main clause is postponed until the end ▪“▪“If we wish to be free…we must fight!”
8. Repetition “We must fight” “We must fight” “Let it come!” “Let it come!”
9. U ltimatum NNow or never ▪“▪“But when shall we be stronger?”
10. Peroration A memorable conclusion ▪ “…give me liberty, or give me death!”