AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention

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After reading the selection from Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, choose the best answer to each question. Click the submit button when finished. The following questions refer to paragraphs 1 and 3–5.

  1. Question

    Paragraph 1 (lines 1-8) utilizes which of the following rhetorical devices? I. figurative language II. paradoxIII. epigraph

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: Paragraph 1 (lines 1-8) utilizes which of the following rhetorical devices? I. figurative language II. paradoxIII. epigraph

  2. Question

    In the phrase “Trust it not, sir” (par. 3), the word “it” refers to

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: In the phrase “Trust it not, sir” (par. 3), the word “it” refers to

  3. Question

    Henry’s attitude toward opinions that differ from his own is one of

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: Henry’s attitude toward opinions that differ from his own is one of

  4. Question

    The tone of the sentence that begins “If we wish to be free” (par. 3) is

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: The tone of the sentence that begins “If we wish to be free” (par. 3) is

  5. Question

    What is the purpose of paragraphs 3 and 4? I. to influence the audience with personal testimony II. to introduce a counterargument to the main ideaIII. to challenge the audience members to question their beliefs

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: What is the purpose of paragraphs 3 and 4? I. to influence the audience with personal testimony II. to introduce a counterargument to the main ideaIII. to challenge the audience members to question their beliefs

  6. Question

    The list that appears in the sentence “Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne!” (par. 3) provides

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: The list that appears in the sentence “Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne!” (par. 3) provides

  7. Question

    Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “base” as it is used in the sentence “If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest” (par. 4)?

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “base” as it is used in the sentence “If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest” (par. 4)?

  8. Question

    Which of the following is present in paragraph 5?

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    AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 6 Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention: Which of the following is present in paragraph 5?