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Pathos In Speech In The Virginia Convention

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Pathos in “Speech in the Virginia Convention” In Patrick Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Convention,” his use of pathos was effective in convincing the audience of the convention. He used emotions such as disgust and abhorrence, but also hope. The negative, disgusted attitude is shown mostly in lines 1 through 32 in Henry’s speech. Right at the beginning of his speech on lines 11 and 12, Henry made it apparent that “This is no time for ceremony.” Meaning the ceremony was supposed to be serious rather than a festivity. The “great responsibility” and “painful truth” helped to develop his previous statement. He used the words “awful” and “slavery;” therefore, furthering the already gloomy impression. On the other hand, Patrick Henry was very
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