Question

Read these sentences from patrick henrys "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?
a.he uses a counterclaim to establish his credibility.
b.he uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main point.
c.he uses a metaphor to convey a particular meaning.
d.he uses simile and personification to emphasize his positive tone.

Answer 1

He uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main point.

Answer 2

Patrick Henrys in his speech to the convention of delegate, he uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main points.

What is rhetorical?

Rhetorical is a literary device that is used to produce an effect in a spoken speech.

Because, through rhetorical questions and using rhetorical devices  in his speech. With this he was able to effectively emphasize on the main points and please everyone at the convention. His speech had rhetorical devices which relates with the emotions of the people, and brings out the logical and reasoning part of the speech, which was very much necessary for assuring in the convention, and to bring out motivation in the people.

Hence the correct option is, B. he uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his main point.

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