Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Patrick Henry
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
What effect might the author's use of repeatedly asking questions have on the audience, especially in the last paragraph ?
A)The audience is persuaded into action
B)The audience is having its knowledge tested
C)The audience does no care about the questions
D)The audience feel that a verbal answer is required
*BRAINLIST if right
