Question

read the following excerpt from \the declaration of independence.\ what is the connotation of the word tyranny? \the history of the present king of britain is a history of repeated injunes and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states. to prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.\
tyranny has a neutral connotation and implies that the king is a neutral party.
tyranny has a negative connotation and implies excessive cruelty.
question #8
in which of the following statements from \speech to the virginia convention\ does patrick henry use emotionally - charged language to persuade his audience?
\the war is inevitable - and let it come!\
\mr. president, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.\
\is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?\
\i have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.\

Explanation:

For the first question, in the context of the Declaration of Independence, "tyranny" is used to criticize the King's actions, so it has a negative connotation. For the second question, the statement "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" uses strong - emotional words like "chains" and "slavery" to evoke emotions in the audience.

Answer:

Question #7: Tyranny has a negative connotation and implies excessive cruelty.
Question #8: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?"