Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with these warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land.
which statement best explains how patrick henry uses parallelism in the passage to influence the audience?
a. pointing out the contradictions in great britain's behavior in the colonies is meant to stir up questions.
b. repeating the word "not" emphasizes henry's opposition to war and invites the listeners to join him.
c. the repetition of the word "yourselves" remind the audience that the conflict involves them.
d. henry appeals to the audience's religious fervor by referencing judas from the bible when he says, "betrayed with a kiss."