As far as great persuasive speakers of American history goes, Patrick Henry was one of the best ever. His speech to the Virginia Convention, otherwise known as his "Liberty or Death" speech, was probably his most famous. But what makes a great persuasive speaker you ask? Well, there are several types of statements you may incorporate into your speech. They are; rhetorical questions, restatement of ideas and the repetition of phrases/words. While making his "…showed first 75 words of 492 total…

…showed last 75 words of 492 total…his speech. However, if there were any, then they are once again given their reason for conforming. Which is another example of parliament's and the kings' tyranny. That is how Patrick Henry persuaded the Virginia Convention to support the going to war with Britain. And it is also how he made the speech with little to no opposition. As soon as any questions arose, overflowing evidence of the British's tyrannical actions immediately put them down.