Read these sentences from patrick henry's "speech to the convention of
delegates of virginia." how does he structure the argument to make it clear
and convincing?
they tell us, sir, that we are weak – unable to cope with so
formidable an adversary. but when shall we be stronger?
will it be the next week, or the next year? will it be when we
are totally disarmed, and when a british guard shall be
stationed in every house?
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a. he uses simile and personification to emphasize his positive tone.
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b. he uses a metaphor to convey a particular meaning.
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c. he uses a counterclaim to establish his credibility
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d. he uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main point