1. Speech in the Virginia Convention
Patrick Henry
Speech in the Virginia Convention

2. Lesson Objectives Learn to appreciate oratory
To understand persuasive techniques
To learn to identify parallelism in literature
To create a written persuasive speech using the persuasive techniques of Patrick Henry

3. General Objectives with the District Curriculum
General Objective  #CA-E3-1
The student will:  Analyze specific subject matter through a variety of oral and written presentations.  (KS

4. Embedded Concept Map

5. Biography The life of Patrick Henry

6. Charged Words
Charged words are words with strong connotations beyond their literal meaning that are likely to produce an emotional response.
Tyranny (evokes a feeling of fear, suggests living in a state of terror)
Liberty (suggests an ideal life characterized by freedom)
Justice (can be associated with freedom and equality)
Honor (evokes a sense of morality and dignity)

7. Oratory A form of public speaking A qualified speaker
Contents of speech for emphasis include:
Rhetorical questions
Restatement
Repetition
Parallelism
Exclamation

8. Rhetorical question
Rhetorical question/questions are the questions the speaker asks the audience. However, the audience internalizes the answer. Nothing is answered orally.

9. Restatement
Restatement is stating the same idea in different words

10. Repetition
Repetition is repeating the exact same words over again.

11. Parallelism
Parallelism refers to the repeated use of phrases, clauses, or sentences that are similar in structure or meaning. Writers use this technique to emphasize important ideas, create rhythm, and make their writing more forceful and direct.

12. Exclamation
Also used in some speeches is the use of the exclamation (or highly emotional or provocative statements)

13. Patrick Henry’s Speech
Things to listen for:
Charged words
Rhetorical questions
Restatement
Repetition
Parallelism
Exclamation
How does he meet the qualifications for a persuasive speaker?

14. Understanding Parallelism
Faulty Parallelism
“For my own part, what ever anguish of spirit it my cost, I am willing to know the whole truth: to know the worst and I will provide for it.”
Effective Parallelism
“For my own part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.

15. Identifying Parallel Structure
Directions: Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences.
Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not?
Ask yourself how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land.
They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other.
Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded.

16. Identifying Parallel Structure (continued)
Directions: Circle the parallel elements in each of the following sentences.
If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges. . .,if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged…,we must fight!

17. Revising Sentences for Parallel Structure
Directions: Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are parallel.
Patrick Henry stirred the colonists to action through emotional appeals to patriotism, by threatening loss of freedom, and by logically arguing about Britain’s goals.

18. Revising Sentences for Parallel Structure
Directions: Rewrite the following sentence so that all elements are parallel.
Compromise, arguing, and making petitions are not workable solutions to Henry.

19. Revising Sentences for Parallel Structure
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are parallel.
Patrick Henry boldly and with much drama urged armed resistance to England.

20. Revising Sentences for Parallel Structure
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences so that all elements are parallel.
His speech is not only remembered for its stirring words but is also valuable as a slice of history.

21. Understanding Persuasive Techniques
Directions: Identify the following passages as logical argument or emotional appeal.
“I know not what course other may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”__________________________
“Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation.”________________

22. Understanding Persuasive Techniques
Directions: Identify the following passages as logical argument or emotional appeal.
“Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” ________________

23. Recognizing Oratory Rhetorical Question
Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:
Rhetorical Question

24. Recognizing Oratory Restatement
Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:
Restatement

25. Recognizing Oratory Repetition
Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:
Repetition

26. Recognizing Oratory Parallelism
Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:
Parallelism

27. Recognizing Oratory Exclamations:
Directions: Find an example of the following from Patrick Henry’s speech:
Exclamations:

28. Constructed Response Question
Why does Patrick Henry begin his speech with this statement: “With all due respect, I have a different opinion”?

29. Persuasive Essay
Assignment: Your are going to write a rebuttal to Patrick Henry’s speech, taking the side of a British supporter.
First, fill out the graphic organizer.
Second, create a one word noun outline.
Third, your essay must have one example of each of the following persuasive devices: parallelism, rhetorical question, restatement, repetition, and exclamation.
Fourth, write and edit a rough draft
Fifth, write a final draft
Sixth, read the final draft in front of the class

30. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
Statement to be argued
Pros
Cons
Conclusion

31. Scoring Guide
The paper has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
It contains a strong controlling idea.
It clearly addresses the topic and uses the persuasive devices adequately.
The language is precise and vivid.
Sentences are strong,, have clarity and are varied in structure.
Effective use of literary and stylistic techniques.
Writer is in control of task and clearly demonstrates a focused awareness of both audience and purpose.
There are very few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

32. Lesson Summary

33. References
Literature, The American Experience. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey:Prentice Hall, Inc.

34. Career Opportunities
Lawyer
Politician