1. The Speech at the Virginia Convention
Discussion Questions

2. 1st Paragraph— Does Henry connect with the audience effectively?
Explain why you think this.

3. 3rd Paragraph—Do you agree that the best way to judge the future is by the past?
Discuss an example.

4. 4th Paragraph—How else do people use fear to motivate you?

5. 7th/8th Paragraph—Why does he wait until so late in the speech to give his main point?

6. Line 90—How do you think what the British are fighting for vs
Line 90—How do you think what the British are fighting for vs. what the Americans are fighting for will affect their abilities to fight?

7. What is the tone of this speech?

8. Which element of persuasion (ethos, pathos, logos) does Henry use most effectively? Give details.