Purpose Of Speech During The Revolutionary Revolution

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Many times in American revolutionary speeches the speakers share similar purposes, arguments, and methods in which they used to get their points across. When all of these come together, it makes these speeches a lot more persuasive. Almost all of the writers and speakers during the revolution have the same purpose for writing and speaking, which was to endorse people to fight for independence. These speakers also share many of the same arguments in their speeches. However, the methods used to persuade the audiences can sometimes be very different, and this can heavily influence the speech. With all of these factors the revolutionary speakers almost always achieved their purpose for writing. The main purpose for writing during the revolution …show more content…

Many argue that the colonists had tried everything there was to achieve peace and that there was no other option than to fight a war. Henry says in his speech, "What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted," and "Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on." Another common argument used was that Britain did not give the colonists enough freedom. Thomas Paine argues this by stating "Britain with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right not only to tax but to bind us in all classes whatsoever.” Henry also argues this and says "I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery." The final main argument in revolutionary speeches is that the British army was in control and not wanted. Henry talks a lot about this subject during his speech. He states "I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission," and also "Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation." All of these arguments are very good and persuasive with many facts to back them

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