Question

exit ticket

1. what is the central idea of “give me liberty or give me death?”

a. the colonies should remain loyal to britain to avoid war.
b. freedom is so important that it’s worth fighting and even dying for.
c. the colonies should wait patiently because britain will eventually treat them fairly.

1. which statement shows henry using emotional imagery to stir fear and anger?

a. “is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?”
b. “sir, we have been trying for the last 10 years.”
c. “we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the god of nature hath placed in our power.”
d. “i don’t know what course others may take.”

Explanation:

1. "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" is a speech advocating for freedom and the willingness to fight for it. Option B reflects this central idea as it emphasizes freedom being worth fighting and dying for.
2. The statement "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" uses strong emotional imagery of chains and slavery to stir fear and anger.

Answer:

1. B. Freedom is so important that it’s worth fighting and even dying for.
2. A. “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?”