1. Patrick Henry Speech in the Virginia Convention

2.  Learn to appreciate oratory  Understand persuasive techniques  Identify parallelism in literature  Create a written persuasive speech using the persuasive techniques of Patrick Henry Lesson Objectives

3. Biography The life of Patrick Henry Patrick Henry View Patrick Henry's Profile on Biography.com! Watch the full video online.

4. 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 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 Charged Words

5. Oratory  A form of public speaking  A qualified speaker  Contents of speech are emphasized by:  Rhetorical questions  Restatement  Repetition  Parallelism  Exclamation

6. Rhetorical question Rhetorical questions are the questions the speaker asks the audience. Even though nothing is answered orally, the audience internalizes the answer.

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

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

9. 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. Parallelism

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

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

12.  Faulty Parallelism “For my own part, whatever 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. Understanding Parallelism

13. 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. Identifying Parallel Structure

14. 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! Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded. Identifying Parallel Structure (continued)

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

16. Assignment: Your are going to write a rebuttal to Patrick Henry’s speech, taking the side of a British supporter. 1.fill out the graphic organizer. 2.create a one-word noun outline. 3.your essay must have one example of each of the following persuasive devices: parallelism, rhetorical question, restatement, repetition, and exclamation. 4.write and edit a rough draft 5.write a final draft 6.read the final draft in front of the class Persuasive Essay

17. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer Statement to be argued ProsCons Conclusion

18. 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.