Unit 6 Give Me Liberty or Give Me__ Death.Lecture Highlights

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在弗吉尼亚州议会上的演讲（美国）亨利1775年3月23日主席先生：没有人比我更钦佩刚刚在会议上发言的先生们的爱国精神与见识才能。

但是，人们常常从不同的角度来观察同一事物。

因此，尽管我的观点与他们截然不同，我还是要毫无顾忌、毫无保留地讲出自己的观点，并希望不要因此而被认为是对先生们的不敬。

此时不是讲客气话的时候，摆在各位代表面前的是国家存亡的大问题，我认为，这是关系到享受自由还是蒙受奴役的大问题。

鉴于它事关重大，我们的辩论应该允许各抒己见。

只有这样，我们才有可能搞清事物的真相，才有可能不辱于上帝和祖国所赋予我们的伟大使命。

在这种时刻，如果怕冒犯各位的尊严而缄口不语，我将认为自己是对祖国的背叛和对此世界上任何国君都更为神圣的上帝的不忠。

主席先生，沉湎于希望的幻觉是人的天性。

我们有闭目不愿正视痛苦现实的倾向，有倾听女海妖的惑人歌声的倾向，可那是能将人化为禽兽的惑人的歌声。

这难道是在这场为获得自由而从事的艰苦卓绝的斗争中，一个聪明人所应持的态度吗?难道我们愿意做那种对这关系到是否蒙受奴役的大问题视而不见充耳不闻的人吗?就我个人而论，无论在精神上承受任何痛苦，我也愿意知道真理，知道最坏的情况，并为之做好一切准备。

我只有一盏指路明灯，那就是经验之灯，除了以往的经验以外，我不知道还有什么更好的方法来判断未来。

而即要以过去的经验为依据，我倒希望知道，10年来英国政府的所作所为中有哪一点足以证明先生们用以欣然安慰自己及各位代表的和平希望呢?难道就是最近接受我们请愿时所流露出的阴险微笑吗?不要相信它，先生，那是在您脚下挖的陷阱。

不要让人家的亲吻把您给出卖了。

请诸位自问，接受我们请愿时的和善微笑与这如此大规模的海、陆战争准备是否相称。

难道舰艇和军队是对我们的爱护和战争调停的必要手段吗?难道为了解决争端，赢得自己的爱而诉诸武力，我们就应该表现出如此的不情愿吗?我们不要自己欺骗自己了，先生，这些都是战争和征服的工具，是国君采取的最后争执手段。

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GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH/Patrick Henry1. Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same object in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen, if, entertaining, as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony.议长先生：我比任何人更钦佩刚刚在议会上发言的先生们的爱国主义精神和才干。

但是，对同样的问题，智者见智，仁者见仁。

因此，尽管我的观点与他们大相径庭，但是我仍要把自己的心里话一吐为快，并希望不要因此而被看做是对他们大不敬：现在不是讲客套的时候。

The question before the house is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery. And in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence,I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.摆在议会面前的问题关系到国家的存亡。

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2. Don’t be afraid of those who might have a better idea or who might even be smarter than you are.
不要恐惧那些想法可能比你高明，或者那些可能比你更聪明的人。
3. Is Mr. Smith familiar with the performance of the laboratory equipment?
3.其它词类转译
5. He is the right man I’m looking for.
他正是我在找的人。
6. The unit of weight is the gram, that of length is the meter, and that of capacity is the liter.
1-①名词转译成动词（n.---v. ）
英语中具有动作意义的动作意义的名词，汉译时往往可转化为动词。
1. They went on strike in demand of a 40 percent wage increase. 他们举行罢工，要求工资增加40%。 2. Give me liberty or give me death.
服从命令是军人的天职。
3. Many Western people are religious.
很多西方人/西方人多数都是虔诚的教徒。
3.其它词类转译
1. You are a greater blockhead than I had supposed you to be. 你比我所想象得要傻得多（n.—adj.） 2. Our government shows great concern for the Chinese resident abroad. 我国政府十分关心海外华侨。 3. His address impressed me deeply. 他的讲话给我留下很深的印象。 4. From the front, back and both sides we kept a strict watch on the enemy. 我们在前后左右严密地监视敌人。

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• Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. • Make use of • Hath: has (old use) • Eg: He is wise that hath wit enough for his own affairs. • Place: install, constitute, park, name • Eg: God has pe of right and wrong, He has given us a moral compass.
• Possess:
• • • • have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill have ownership or possession of enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas Eg: He decided to give away everything he possessed and become a monk(僧). • Invincible: adj • incapable of being overcome or subdued . • Eg:The football team was once reputed to be invincible
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Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. Besides: making an additional point; anyway in addition Eg: I don't want to go to a restaurant besides, we can't afford it Except: take exception to prevent from being included or considered or accepted Eg: I think no one can help me except you.

Give me liberty or give me death

亨利演讲辞的英文版Give Me Liberty Or Give Me DeathPatrick Henry, March 23, 1775.No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The questing before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if itspurpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free-- if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending--if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desireit, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death![参考译文]亨利1775年3月23日主席先生：没有人比我更钦佩刚刚在会议上发言的先生们的爱国精神与见识才能。

(完整word版)Unit 5 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death 课文翻译

Unit 5Give Me Liberty or Give Me DeathPatrick Henry1. Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same object in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen, if, entertaining, as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the house is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery. And in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offence, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.2. Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I'm willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.3. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the house? Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation — the last arguments to which kings resort.4. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.5. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not already been exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves longer.6. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending, if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained — we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us!7. They tell us, sir, that we are weak — unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations andwho will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanging may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable — and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!8. It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, "Peace, peace" — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!不自由，毋宁死1. 议长先生：我比任何人更钦佩刚刚在议会上发言的先生们的爱国主义精神和才干。

Unit 5 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death 练习答案

Unit 5Give Me Liberty or Give Me DeathI. Text Comprehension1. Decide which of the following best states the author's purpose.A.To argue that the nation should be ready for a war of resistance against Britain.B.To dispute the argument presented in the speeches of previous speakers.C.To call upon the house to abandon slavery.D.To cherish infinite faith in God who presides over the destinies of the nations.Key: [ A ]2. Judge, according to the text, whether the following statements are true or false.1)Patrick Henry thinks highly of the patriotism of as well as the abilities of the noblegentlemen who have just made speeches to the house. [ T ]2)Henry agrees that fleets and armies are necessary to a work of love and reconciliation.[ F ]3)The British ministry's threatening actions do not agree with their polite reception ofthe Virginians' petition. [ T ]4)The Virginians have been trying everything possible to oppose the British ministryfor the last ten years, but it has all been in vain. [ T ]5)The Virginians are so weak as to be unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.[ F ]4. Explain in your own words the following sentences taken from the text.1) However, different people frequently view the same issue from different perspectives.2) This is not a time for formalities./This is a time for a prompt decision and immediate actions. The question the house is faced with is an issue of vital importance to this country.3) We tend to turn a blind eye to a painful reality, and listen to the song of that sea nymph until she changes us completely into beasts.4) As for me, I’m willing to know the whole truth and be prepared for the worst that might happen, no matter how much pain I may endure.5) The cunning smile may turn out to be something that will trap your feet and make you fall.6) These are the tools of war and instruments of conquering -- the last means kings willturn to when all arguments fall flat.7) We have been humble and submissive in front of the throne, and have beseeched her to intervene or take action to stop the tyrannical rule of the British ministry and Parliament.8) The victory of the battle does not belong to the strong side alone; it belongs to those who are vigilant, active and brave.9) It is useless to make the situation less serious.II. Writing StrategiesThis text, a famous speech, is an excellent argumentative essay. The speech is well organized and highly rhetorical. In order to make his speech powerful and convincing, as well as to appeal to the audience's emotions and achieve his purpose, the orator not only selects appropriate words, expressions and sentences, but also employs rhetorical devices, such as metaphor, metonymy, repetition, parallelism, rhetorical questions, etc. The beginning paragraph is stimulating and unusual and arouses the listeners', or the readers', interest. And the concluding paragraph is effective, inspiring and persuasive, reflecting the speaker's attitude forcefully and profoundly.The following questions are to be answered:(1) In what way is the beginning of this speech very attractive?Both the content and the tone of the beginning make it very appealing to the audience. The first two sentences are particularly eye-catching and capable of arousing the readers' interest, because they present a sharp contrast of different opinions. The first sentence makes it clear that the speaker greatly admires the worthy gentlemen for their patriotism and abilities, while the second sentence points out that he entertains entirely different opinions.Next, the speaker defines the question before the house as one of freedom or slavery, which clearly states the critical importance of the question. Then, he renders it crystal clear why he is duty-bound to speak forth his sentiments. The last sentence of the first paragraph indirectly highlights the great importance of his opinions.(2) In what way is the concluding paragraph effective?The last paragraph expresses the speaker's sentiments quite clearly and effectively, and it impressively calls on people to fight for freedom. It creates an atmosphere of urgency, urging people to throw themselves into the battle to fight for freedom. It is to be noted that the second sentence and the following three present a sharp contrast: the gentlemen keep crying, "Peace, peace", but as a matter of fact, no peace exists. The last sentence is particularly stimulating, for it not only expresses the orator's own attitude towards life, but also succeeds in calling on people to fight for liberty.(3) How is the beginning related to the concluding paragraph?The beginning is closely related to the conclusion in the following two ways. First, both the beginning and the conclusion present the sharp contrast: the actual situation is quite different from what the gentlemen claim. Secondly, the beginning is connected with the conclusion by the topic of freedom.(4) The text is full of rhetorical devices. Give examples to illustrate the different rhetorical devices employed in this famous speech.Examples of metonymy:The question before the house … I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven …Examples of metaphor:1) I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.2) It will prove a snare to your feet.3) They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.4) Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.5) The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash ofresounding arms!Examples of rhetorical questions:1) Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?Are we disposed to be of the number of those who having eyes see not, and having ears hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation?2) Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have weshown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? 3) Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not already been exhausted?4) Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall bestationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs, and hugging the delusive phantom of hope until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? 5) Why stand we here idle? 6) Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?Examples of parallelism: The above rhetorical questions are also parallel sentences.More instances of parallelism:1) They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bindand rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.2) We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we haveprostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned with contempt from the foot of the throne!3) If we wish to be free, if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privilegesfor which we have been so long contending, if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained -- we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! 4) There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanging may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable -- and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! 5) Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?Note: Metonymy vs. MetaphorMetonymy works by the contiguity (association) between two concepts, whereas metaphor works by the similarity between them.When people use metonymy, they do not typically wish to transfer qualities from one referent to another as they do with metaphor: there is nothing press-like about reporters or crown-like about a monarch, but "the press" and "the crown" are both common metonyms.III. Language Work1. Explain the underlined part in each sentence in your own words.1). For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery.→ the very same thing as2). And in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate.→ appropriately in agreement with3). We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable.→ considered and tried every means in order to deal with the subject4). …if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power.→ has placed at our disposal5). Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, …→ with liberty as our ultimate aim to fight for6). The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone.is not destined to be won by2. Fill in each blank with one of the two words from each pair in their appropriate forms and note the difference of meaning between them.solace console1). She was consoled to think that she at least had an understanding husband to turn to.2). The soldiers attempted to solace his wounded comrades by minimizing the extent of their3). They tried to console him for losing the prize by taking him to the theatre.4). They solaced their wretchedness, however, by duets after supper.petition plead1). All the four convicts pleaded guilty but appealed for leniency.2). In the face of questioning by the police, he pleaded ignorance of the bottle of white powder in his suitcase.3). The Church of Scotland petitioned the home secretary for stronger controls on adolescent drug use.4). All delegates to the convention were petitioning the government to take tough measures against illegal coal-mining.base (adj.) mean1). He is the meanest person I ever know. He is never willing to spend a cent on other people.2). Rapton reached the final; that was no mean achievement, considering all 50 classes took part in the competition.3). The soldier was accused of base cowardice during the confrontation.4). The cheat was base enough to swindle a sick widow out of her life's savings.delusive misleading1). A terminally ill patient usually has a delusive faith in a wonder drug.2). There is nothing true about such an expectation; it is only delusive and vain.3). It was a misleading advertisement that deliberately left out the drug's side effects.4). The ambassador referred to the report as deceitful and misleading.3. Fill in the blank in each sentence with a word or phrase taken from the box, using its appropriate form.magnitude forge formidable snaretemporal prostrate array anguishinvincible revere remonstrate subjugation1). Her manner is friendly and relaxed and much less formidable than she appears at her after-game press conference.2). Nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment.3). When heated, the mixture becomes soft and malleable and can be formed by various techniques into a vast array of shapes and sizes.4). Where I part company with him, however, is over the link he forges between science and liberalism.5). Percy was lying prostrate, his arms outstretched and his eyes closed.6). Given data which are free from bias, there are further snares to avoid in statistical work.7). In pragmatics, the study of speech, one is able to see how specific acts are related to a temporal and spatial context.8). His dad might have been able to say something solacing, had he not been fighting back his own flood of anguish.4. Make a sentence of your own for each of the given words with meanings other than those used in the text. You may change the part of speech of these words.1). chain→No matter how we, my mum and I, protest, my dad chain-smokes as long as he is awake.2). terms→ The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.3). slight→ That doesn't interest me in the slightest.4). plain→ It is plain truth that we can't afford a deluxe car, so we have to make do with this old gas guzzler.5). entertain→ Children's programs on TV should aim to both educate and entertain at the same time.6). cause→ The causes are a blend of local and national tensions.5. Rewrite the following sentences by transforming the finite clauses in italics into prepositional phrases.1). He painted so well that he astonished every one of us.→ He painted so well, to the astonishment of every one of us.2). Every precaution was taken so that the plan might not fail.→ Every precaution was taken against the failure of the plan.3). If it had not been for Jack, they would have lost the football game.→ But for Jack, they would have lost the football game.4). I must remind you that you have a responsibility towards your children.→ I must remind you of your responsibility towards your children.5). The committee has decided that the meeting be postponed.→ The committee has decided on postponing the meeting.6). No one is sorry that Peter has resigned.→ No one is sorry about Peter's resignation.7). They will never get there unless they walk a long way.→ They will never get there without walking a long way.8). We were amused that you met the Harrisons there.→ We were amused at your meeting the Harrisons there.9). Though he had an immense fortune, he died a most unhappy man.→ For all / Despite his immense fortune, he died a most unhappy man.10). Clear evidence showed that smoking was harmful to one's health, but people still refused to believe that.→In spite of / Despite the clear evidence showing that smoking was harmful to one's health, people still refused to believe it.Note:A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by a prepositional complement, which is characteristically a noun phrase or a Wh-clause or V-ing clause. A prepositional phrase may be used in place of a non-finite clause, simplifying the structure of the sentence.6. Put a word in each blank that is appropriate for the context.On behalf of all of your American guests, I wish to thank you for the incomparable hospitality for which the Chinese people are justly (1) famous throughout the world. I particularly want to (2) pay tribute, not only to those who prepared the magnificent dinner, but also to those who have (3) provided the splendid music. Never have I heard American music played better in a (4) foreign land.So, let us, in these next five days, start a long (5) march together, not in lockstep, but on different roads (6) leading to the same goal, the goal of building a world structure of peace and justice in which all many stand together with equal dignity and in which each nation, large or small, has a right to determine its own form of government, free (7) of outside interference or domination. The world watches. The world listens. The worldwaits to see what we will do. What is the world? In a personal sense, I think of my eldest daughter whose birthday is today.As I think of her, I think of all the (8) children in the world, in Asia, in Africa, in Europe, in the Americas, most of whom were born since the date of the foundation of the People’s Republic of China.What legacy shall we (9) leave our children? Are they destined to die for the hatreds which have plagued the old world, or are they destined to live because we have the vision to (10) build a new world?IV. Translation1. Translating SentencesTranslate the following into English.1). 假如从不同的角度看这幅画，你会有更好的感觉。

高一英语英语写作修辞手法单选题30题

高一英语英语写作修辞手法单选题30题1. In the novel, "The stars danced in the sky." This sentence uses the figure of speech of _____.A. metaphorB. personificationC. simileD. hyperbole答案：B。

本题考查拟人修辞手法。

选项A“metaphor”（隐喻）是用一种事物暗喻另一种事物。

选项C“simile”（（明喻）是用“像”“如”等词将两种事物进行比较。

选项D“hyperbole”（（夸张）是故意夸大或缩小事物的特征。

而题干中“星星跳舞”，将星星赋予人的动作，是拟人手法，故选B。

2. "The moon is like a big silver plate." This is an example of _____.A. personificationB. metaphorC. simileD. alliteration答案：C。

此题考查明喻修辞手法。

选项 A 拟人是把事物当作人来写。

选项B 隐喻是直接说甲是乙。

选项D“alliteration”（（头韵）是指一组词开头的辅音相同。

题干中用“like”表明把月亮比作大银盘，是明喻，所以选C。

3. "The wind whispered through the trees." The figure of speech usedhere is _____.A. metaphorB. personificationC. simileD. irony答案：B。

本题考查拟人手法。

选项A 隐喻是一种隐含的比较。

选项C 明喻有明显的比较词。

选项D“irony”（（反讽）是说的话和实际意思相反。

这里“风低语”，将风拟人化，有了人的行为，是拟人，选B。

4. "Her smile was a ray of sunshine." This sentence employs _____.A. personificationB. metaphorC. simileD. pun答案：B。

Unit 6.Give me liberty. ppt

Patrick Henry was elected from Louisa County to the House of Burgesses, the legislative body of the Virginia colony, in 1765 to fill a vacated seat in the assembly. When he arrived in Williamsburg the legislature was already in session. Only nine days after being sworn in Henry introduced the Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions, "in language so extreme that some Virginians said it smacked of treason".

American Founding Fathers: George Washington ,John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
Language points: patriotism n. love of one’s country worthy adj honorable address νt. to make a speech to a person or an audience, esp. formally
Unit 6 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Teaching: To know about the War of Independence; Learn about the early American ideas.

Unit 5 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death 课文翻译

双语阅读：Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death 不自由,毋宁死

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me DeathPatrick Henry, March 23, 1775.No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The questing before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of thedebate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear ofgiving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, whichI revere above all earthly kings.Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern theirtemporal salvation? For my part,whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what meansthis martial array, if its purpose be not to forceus to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resortto entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be doneto avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; wehave supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored itsinterposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free-- if we mean topreserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending--if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when aBritish guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and huggingthe delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plainsof Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clashof resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!不自由，毋宁死在弗吉尼亚州议会上的演讲（美国）亨利1775年3月23日主席先生：没有人比我更钦佩刚刚在会议上发言的先生们的爱国精神与见识才能。

英语学科知识与教学能力之语言、词汇、修辞学单选

英语学科知识与教学能力（高级中学）语言/词汇/修辞学单选题专项（汇编）1.Which of the following is the feature shared by the English phonemes /m/ and /p/?A.V oicedB. VoicelessC. BilabialD. Dental2.Which of the following is true of English sound system?A.Aspiration is a distinctive feature.B.V oicing is a distinctive phonetic feature.C.Nasalization of vowels gives rise to another vowelD.Length of vowels differentiates one vowel from the other.3.What rhetoric device is used in the sentence “This is a successful failure”?A.SimileB. MetonymyC. MetaphorD. Oxymoron4.The expression “As far as I know…” suggests that people usually observe the Maxim of_______ in their daily conversations.A.QuantityB. QualityC. RelevanceD. Manner5.The pair of English phonemes ________ differs in the manner of articulation.A./k/ and /t/B. /d/ and /g/C. /s/ and /z/D. /t/ and /s/6.Which of the following shows the proper rhythmic pattern of the sentence?A.This is a 'question for 'Doctor 'CarringtonB.This is 'a 'question for 'Doctor CarringtonC.This is a 'question 'for Doctor 'CarringtonD.This 'is a 'question for 'Doctor 'Carrington7.The pair “________” are dialectal synonyms in British and American English.A.tap and faucetB. stroll and trotC. liberty and freedomD. statesman and politician8.Which of the following might be Jane’s primary concern when she sincerely asks her friend“Does your farm contain 500 acres”?A. Quantity maximB. Quality maximC. Relation maximD. Manner maxim9.Which of the following is correct in its use of punctuation?A.The teacher asked, “Who said, ‘Give me liberty or give me death’?”B.The teacher asked, “Who said, ‘Give me liberty or give me death?’”C.T he teacher asked, “Who said ‘Give me liberty or give me death’”?D.T he teacher asked, “Who said ‘Give me liberty or give me death’?”10.The pair of English phonemes ________ differ in the place of articulation.A./ʃ / and /ʒ /B. /θ/ and /ð /C. / d / and / z /D. / m / and / n /11.There are _______ consonant clusters in the sentence “Brian, I apprec iate beautiful scarf youbrought me.”A.twoB. threeC. fourD. five12.When saying “It’s noisy outside” to get someone to close the window, the speaker intends toperform a(an) _______.A.direct speech actB.locutionary actC.indirect speech actD.perlocutionary act13.That a Japanese child adopted at birth by an American couple will grow up speaking Englishindicates _______ of human language.A.dualityB.cultural transmissionC.arbitrarinessD.cognitive creativity14.In English, the aspirated [p h] and the unaspirated [p] are ________.A.minimal pairsB. in phonemic contrastC. two distinctive phonemesD. in complementary distribution15./ s / and / θ/ can be distinguished by ________.A.manner of articulationB. place of articulationC. vibration of the vocal cordsD. aspiration of articulation16._________ makes it possible for language users to overcome the limitations of time andspace in communication.A.ArbitrarinessB. DualityC. ProductivityD. Displacement17.The sense relation for the following pair of sentences is that ________.X: Mary’s pet cat was stolen.Y: Marry has a pet cat.A.X entails YB. X presupposes YC. X is inconsistent with YD. X is synonymous with Y18.Which of the following shows the proper pronunciation of “whose” in the sentence “InAmerica, Li stayed in a family whose landlady could help him with his English”?A./hus/B. /huz/C. /hu:s/D. /hu:z/19.In terms of the place of articulation, /t//d//s//z//n/ are all _______.A.palatalB. alveolarC. bilabialD. dental20.In ordinary conversations, participants are expected, first of all, to _______, otherwise,communication would break down.A.stand straightB. coordinateC. speak the truthD. cooperate21.The language used to describe the language itself is called _______.A.paralanguageB. special languageC. metalanguageD. interlanguage22.Which of the following is the proper pronunciation of “have to” as a result of assimilation?A./hef tu/B. /hev tu/C. /hæf tu/D. /hæv tu/23.Which of the following shows the proper rhythmical pattern of the sentence?A.'Come to 'see us at our 'new a'partment.B.'Come to 'see us at 'our new 'apartment.C.'Come to 'see us 'at our 'new 'apartment.D.'Come to 'see us 'at our 'new a'partment.24.When any of the maxims under t he Cooperative Principle in flouted on purpose,_________ might arise.A.ambiguous structureB. contradictory propositionC. mutual understandingD. conversational implicature25.Indian English is a _______ variety of the English language.A.SocialB. regionalC. historicD. situational26.Sip and zip, tip and dip, map and nap are all _______.A.minimal pairsB. diphthongsC. allophonesD. phonemes27.Which of the following words in bold is pronounced with a falling tone?A.Do you have any specials?B.You’re kidding…he has lost his job?C.When will we have the exam, today or tomorrow?D.The flat has a kitchen, a living room, two bedrooms, and a bath.28.What maxim is flouted in such extreme examples of tautologies as “Boys are boys”, and“Lies are lies”?A.The maxim of quantityB. The maxim of qualityC. The maxim of relevanceD. The maxim of manner29.Sociolinguists study varieties of language and, accordingly, will be interested in the analysisof all of the following EXCEPT _______.A.regional dialectB. registerC. figures of speechD. social dialect30.The pronunciation of the English contraction“don’t” is ________.A./dʌnt/B. /dɒnt/C. /dɔ:nt/D. /dəʊnt/31.The correct pronunciation of the underlined lette rs in the word “p ar ticular” is _______.A./ʌ /B. / ɒ /C. /ə /D. /ɑː /32.The sense relation of the following pair of sentences (see X and Y) is ________.X: Mary has been to Japan.Y: Mary has been to Asia.A.X entails YB. X presupposes YC. X is inconsistent with YD. X is synonymous with Y33.Some Chinese learners of English tend to pronounce this as /dis/. This is an example of________.A.intralingual errorsB. interlingual errorsC. cross-associationD. overgeneralization34.To distinguish sounds, students are encouraged to practice ________.A.minimal pairsB. nasal explosionC. consonant clustersD. incomplete explosion35.“The” in the phrase “the dignity and the honor” is pronounced _______ respectively.A./ ðɪ /, / ðə /B. / ðə /, / ðɪ /C. / ði: /, / ðɜː /D. / ðɜː /, / ði: /36./k/ is not fully pronounced in ________.A.bicycleB. parkC. pictureD. key37.The phenomenon of “__________” may be the factor to cause the fewest changes in theEnglish language in recent years.A.moving toward greater informalityB.the influence of American EnglishC.the influence of science and technologyD.the conflicts between or among nations.38.According to Noam Chomsky, human beings are born with an innate ability to acquire andproduce language known as ________.A.CATB. MRIC. TGD. LAD参考答案1-5 CBDBD6-10 AACDD11-15 DCBDB16-20 DBDBD21-25 CCADB26-30 ACACD31-35 CABAB36-38 CDD。

give me liberty or give me death。单词 -回复

give me liberty or give me death。

单词 -回复“Give me liberty or give me death”是美国历史上的一句名言，由美国革命时期的政治家和演说家帕特里克·亨利在1775年的弗吉尼亚会议上提出。

在这句话中，他表达了对自由的追求，并表示宁愿牺牲生命也要争取自由。

本文将一步一步回答“Give me liberty or give me death”这句名言背后的意义和历史背景。

第一步：解释名言的含义“Give me liberty or give me death”意思是宁愿拥有自由而不惜牺牲生命。

这句话是亨利在弗吉尼亚会议上的一次演讲中提出的，他用这句话来表达他对英国殖民统治的不满以及对自由的渴望。

亨利认为自由是一项至高无上的权利，它应该被珍视和争取，哪怕需要以生命为代价。

第二步：讨论历史背景在18世纪中叶，美洲殖民地开始出现对英国殖民统治的不满情绪。

作为英国殖民地中最大的一部分，美洲殖民地的居民开始反抗英国政府的税收政策和其他限制性政策。

英法战争后，英国政府试图通过加税来偿还战争带来的负债，这引起了美洲殖民地居民的强烈抗议。

第三步：介绍演讲的背景和目的1775年3月23日，弗吉尼亚会议举行，作为千百年来全美洲第一次，非殖民地之间的集会。

会议上讨论了当时英国对殖民地施加的控制和加税问题。

亨利作为弗吉尼亚代表团的一员，在演讲中试图激发与会代表的爱国情绪和反对英国的决心。

第四步：描绘演讲的内容亨利在他的演讲中鼓励与会代表们不再忍受英国的压迫，而是敢于为自己争取自由。

他用动情的词句描述了英国对殖民地的统治和剥削行为，并强调只有通过反抗才能获得解放。

他的演讲点燃了与会代表们对自由的渴望，让他们真切地体会到亨利所说的“Give me liberty”表示的重要性。

第五步：讨论影响和意义亨利的演讲产生了巨大的影响。

这句名言成为美国革命的一个重要标志，激励了更多的殖民地居民加入抵抗运动。

give me liberty or give me death。单词 -回复

give me liberty or give me death。

单词-回复“Give me liberty or give me death”是美国历史上一句著名的口号，由弗吉尼亚州亨利县的普雷斯比特教堂的一位自由主义者兼政治家帕特里克·亨利在1775年3月23日向弗吉尼亚议会提出。

这句口号成为美国独立战争的象征，表达了人们对自由和正义的渴望，同时也展现了人们为自由而愿意牺牲生命的决心。

在这篇文章中，我们将详细探讨这句口号所蕴含的意义，以及它在美国历史中的重要性和影响。

首先，让我们来了解口号中的几个关键词。

首先是“liberty”，它表示自由、独立和权利；其次是“death”，代表死亡。

这句口号意味着相对于失去自由，人们更愿意选择牺牲生命。

这反映了当时美国殖民地人民对英国殖民统治的不满和反抗。

他们坚信，自由是每个人应该享有的基本权利，甚至值得为之献出生命。

这句口号首次被帕特里克·亨利在弗吉尼亚议会的讲话中提出，此时正值美国独立战争前夕。

亨利在演讲中强调，如果英国继续压迫人民，殖民地将不得不为保卫自由而进行抵抗。

他以自由和国家荣誉为主题，鼓动民众团结一致，争取与英国分离。

这句简洁而富有力量的口号激发了人们的热情和斗志，也成为美国独立战争的动力源泉。

这句口号的背后还有着重要的历史背景。

在18世纪早期，英国对北美殖民地实行了一系列的压迫政策，比如“印花税法”和“茶叶法”。

这些政策引起了殖民地人民的愤怒和不满，他们认为这些做法侵犯了他们的权利和自由。

于是，人们开始积极抵制英国统治，以期争取独立和自由。

美国独立战争期间，人们迅速响应了这句口号，积极参与抗英斗争。

无论是普通百姓、农民还是知识分子，都将这句口号作为他们的信念和座右铭。

他们奋勇战斗，有时不惜献出宝贵的生命，以保卫自由和追求正义。

这句口号激励了无数的士兵和民众，使他们勇敢地面对敌人的侵略，不屈不挠地抵抗着。

美国独立战争最终以美国取得胜利而告终，奠定了美国成为独立国家的基础。

antithesis例子(一)

antithesis例子(一)AntithesisAntithesis is a literary device that involves contrasting ideas, words, phrases, sentences, or characters. It is usedto create a balance between opposing elements, emphasizingthe differences and creating tension or complexity in a workof art or literature. Here are some examples of antithesis:1. “Give me liberty or give me death!”•In this famous quote by Patrick Henry, the contrasting ideas of “liberty” and “death” highlight the extremechoices that someone might face when fighting for theirfreedom.2. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”•Charles Dickens begins his novel “A Tale of Two Cities”with this antithesis to illustrate the stark contrastbetween the two cities and the different experiences oftheir inhabitants.3. “To be or not to be, that is the question.”•In Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet,” these famous words by the protagonist reflect his internal struggle betweenlife and death, existence and non-existence.4. “Love is an ideal thing, marriage a real thing.”•In this example, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe highlights the contrast between the romantic ideal of love and the practical realities of marriage.5. “Speech is silver, but silence is gold.”•This popular saying emphasizes the value of silence in contrast to the less valuable nature of speech.6. “Youth is wasted on the young.”•This expression by George Bernard Shaw captures the contrast between the energy and potential of youth andthe lack of wisdom or appreciation often associated with it.7. “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.”•This biblical verse from the Book of Proverbs contrasts the negative consequences of hatred with the positivepower of love and forgiveness.8. “War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.”•In George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984”, these contradictory slogans illustrate the oppressive andmanipulative nature of the totalitarian regime.9. “Man proposes, God disposes.”•This proverbial phrase reflects the contrast between human plans and the unpredictable outcomes that fate ora higher power may bring.10. “The master and the slave, the ruler and the ruled.”- This example highlights the contrasting roles and positions of power in a society or relationship.Antithesis is a powerful literary tool that brings depth, complexity, and emphasis to a work. By juxtaposingcontrasting ideas, it prompts readers to think critically and explore the complexities of a situation or theme.Sure! Here are a few more examples of antithesis:11. “Good and evil, right and wrong, black and white.”- This example highlights the contrasting moral pos itions and the clear divide between what is considered g ood or evil, right or wrong.12. “Beauty and ugliness, grace and clumsiness.”- This antithesis focuses on the contrasting qualit ies of physical appearance and movement, exploring the n otions of beauty and grace in contrast to ugliness and c lumsiness.13. “Lightning and thunder, fire and ice.”- This example emphasizes the contrasting elements of nature and their dynamic effects, conveying the power and destructive nature of lightning and fire versus the cold and icy nature of thunder and ice.14. “The strong and the weak, the oppressor and the oppressed.”- This antithesis highlights the contrasting power dynamics and social hierarchies in society, showing the distinction between those who have power and those who a re marginalized or oppressed.15. “Order and chaos, structure and randomness.”- This example explores the contrasting principles that govern systems, whether in nature, society, or art. It contrasts the idea of order and structure with chaos and randomness.16. “Truth and lies, authenticity and pretense.”- This antithesis focuses on contrasting concepts o f honesty and deception, authenticity and pretense, to h ighlight the importance of truth and sincerity.17. “Joy and sorrow, laughter and tears.”- This example highlights the contrasting emotions and experiences of happiness and sadness, humor and grie f, capturing the range of human emotions.18. “Education and ignorance, knowledge and stupidity.”- This antithesis emphasizes the contrasting states of learning and lack of knowledge, highlighting the val ue of education and the dangers of ignorance.19. “Peace and war, harmony and conflict.”- This example contrasts the states of peace and wa r, emphasizing the desire for harmony and the destructiv e consequences of conflict.20. “Progress and regression, growth and decay.”- This antithesis explores the contrasting states o f advancement and decline, showing the cycles of growth and deterioration in various aspects of life.Antithesis plays a crucial role in literature and other art forms, inviting readers or viewers to considerconflicting viewpoints, tensions, and contrasts in order todeepen their understanding and engage with the complexity of human experience.。

Unit6 Give_Me_Liberty_or_Give_Me_Death中文翻译

不自由，毋宁死作者简介(Patrick Henry,1736～1799),苏格兰裔美国人。

他生于弗吉尼亚，是弗吉尼亚殖民地最成功的律师之一，以机敏和演说技巧而着称。

1763年，他被选入弗吉尼亚议会，勇敢地为殖民地的权利进行辩护。

1765年，在反对《印花税法》的演说中，他说：“凯撒有他的布鲁图，查理一世有他的克伦威尔，乔治三世有……”(这时，他被一片“大逆不道!大逆不道!大逆不道!”的叫喊声打断。

) “…但愿我们能从他们的例子中获益，如果这是大逆不道，那就让它大逆不道吧！,独立战争时期的自由主义者，美国革命时期杰出的演说家和政治家。

著名的<<独立宣言>>的主要执笔者之一,曾任弗吉尼亚州州长.深受爱戴,被誉为"弗吉尼亚之父".在反英斗争中发表过许多著名演说。

被普遍传诵的警句“不自由,毋宁死”就出自他的演说。

晚年政治上趋于保守。

《不自由，毋宁死》这篇脍炙人口的演说在美国革命文献史上占有特殊地位。

其时，北美殖民地正面临历史性抉择——要么拿起武器，争取独立；要么妥协让步，甘受奴役。

亨利以敏锐的政治家眼光，饱满的爱国激情，以铁的事实驳斥了主和派的种种谬误，阐述了武装斗争的必要性和可能性。

从此，“不自由，毋宁死”的口号激励了千百万北美人为自由独立而战，这篇演说也成为世界演说名篇。

文章翻译议长先生：我比任何人更钦佩刚刚在议会上发言的先生们的爱国精神和才能。

但是，对同一事物的看法往往因人而异。

因此，尽管我的观点与他们截然不同，我还是要毫无保留地、自由地予以阐述，并且希望不要因此而被视作对先生们的不敬。

现在不是讲客气的时候。

摆在会议代表们面前的问题关系到国家的存亡。

我认为，这是关系到享受自由还是蒙受奴役的大问题，而且正由于它事关重大，我们的辩论就必须做到各抒己见。

只有这样，我们才有可能弄清事实真相，才能不辜负上帝和祖国赋予我们的重任。

在这种时刻，如果怕冒犯别人而闭口不言，我认为就是叛国，就是对比世间所有国君更为神圣的上帝的不忠。

give me liberty or give me death。单词 -回复

give me liberty or give me death。

单词-回复主题: "Give me liberty or give me death"是历史上一个著名的口号，它表达了人们为了追求自由愿意付出生命代价的决心。

本文将探讨这个口号的由来、历史背景以及它对现代社会的影响。

首先，我们来了解一下这个口号的由来。

这个口号最初出现在1775年的美国大陆会议上，由弗吉尼亚殖民地代表帕特里克·亨利在演讲中提出。

当时英国殖民地的居民们反对殖民地政府的压迫统治，呼吁争取独立和自由。

帕特里克·亨利在他激情四溢的演讲中说道：“我们只有追求自由，不惜一切代价。

给我自由，或者给我死亡！”这个口号迅速传播开来，成为美国独立战争期间的象征口号。

接下来，我们来探讨当时的历史背景。

18世纪的美国是英国的殖民地，英国对美洲殖民地实行了严格的经济和政治控制。

但是随着时间的推移，殖民地居民们开始逐渐觉醒，认识到他们应该有自己的独立和自由。

然而，英国政府对殖民地居民的压迫日益加剧，这引发了殖民地居民的反抗情绪。

当时，爆发了一系列抗议活动，如波士顿倾茶事件，殖民地人民开始组织政治集会和成立抗英组织，积极争取自由和民主。

在这样的背景下，帕特里克·亨利的演讲对更多的殖民地居民产生了影响，激发了他们追求自由的渴望。

"Give me liberty or give me death"这个口号对当时的美国社会产生了深远影响。

首先，它鼓舞了美国人民壮志凌云的斗志。

这个口号表达了对自由的渴望和对专制统治的反抗，激发了更多人站起来与英国进行抗争。

其次，这个口号凝聚了人们的共识，团结了整个殖民地的力量。

不同殖民地之间的代表们加强了沟通和合作，最终形成了一个坚定的反英联盟。

这个口号还在国际上产生了广泛的影响。

它成为了争取自由和人权的象征，激励了其他国家和民族追求独立和自由的斗争。

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• Para. 1 • Mr. President: I have the greatest respect and admiration for the patriotism and the abilities of the very important and respectable gentlemen who have just made important speeches to the house. • House here refers to the House of Burgesses, the representative assembly of colonial Virginia, the earliest of the American assemblies starting from 1619 (Jamestown, Virginia).
• Be disposed to do something is a formal way of saying ‘want or be willing to something’. • In the number of those, ‘number’ means ‘a group of people’, ie that group of people.
• This is an allusion to Greek mythology, in which a siren is one of a number of winged women whose songs lured sailors to their destruction.
• Do we expect to see this dangerous tendency in the character of wise men who have taken on a great and heavy responsibility to protect and safeguard the freedom of man? • Do we want to join that group of people who are neither blind nor deaf but nevertheless fail to understand the gravity of the situation that is closely related to their fate or safety in this life?
• Notice the two meanings of the word ‘salvation’. • ‘Salvation’ often takes a religious sense, meaning ‘the state of being saved from evil’. • Here the word is used in a secular or ‘temporal’ sense, meaning ‘a way of protecting somebody from danger, disaster or loss.’ • Consider what was more urgent for the people of America at that time? • Going to heaven after death or remaining protected and safe in this life? • Of course the latter!
• Para. 2 • Mr. President, it is only human nature to allow oneself to take comfort and pleasure in unrealistic or false hopes. • We tend to ignore a painful truth, and like the sailors turned into beasts by that siren with her beautiful singing, we are likely to be tempted into believing in insincere beautiful words or promises until it is too late to escape the fate of destruction.
Unit 6 Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death • About the author: • Patrick Henry (1736-1799), American orator and statesman, and a leading patriot of the American Revolution. Henry was one of the most eloquent advocates of individual freedom and states’ rights in the early years of United States history. • This text is a speech Patrick Henry made to the revolutionary convention of Virginia on March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia.
• But different people often find different qualities in the same thing and form different opinions about it; • and for that reason, I hope you will not consider it a lack of respect for those gentlemen if someone has opinions which are entirely different from theirs. • And I do have quite different opinions and I will give free and full expression to my opinions and feelings.
• For my part, no matter how emotionally painful it may be, I still prefer to be fully informed; • I want to learn what is the worst the current situation may cause and get prepared to deal with whyle, to entertain an idea means to consider or have the idea.
• Now we don’t have the time to be formal and polite for the sake of politeness because the question that confronts the house is one of great importance to this country. • Of awful moment or of great moment is an old-fashioned way of saying ‘very important’.
• As far as I am concerned, it is just as important as a matter of living a free man or a slave. • And how much freedom of expression we have in this debate ought to correspond with how great or important the subject is, because it is only in this way that we can truly understand the situation, and manage to do what God and our country have entrusted and expected us to do. • Magnitude here means ‘size or importance’.
• If I deliberately don’t tell you what I think at such a time, for the simple reason that I might offend some of you, • I should consider that I myself have committed the crime of betraying my country, and have failed to obey the will of our heavenly Father, • and I respect my country and our heavenly Father more than any kings in this world. • The Majesty of Heaven reminds me of ‘天威’. 天威’
• Para. 3 • There is only one source of inspiration by which I decide where to go, and that one source of inspiration is experience. • Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalms, Chapter 119, Verse 105 ) • Since in my experience there has been no way in which to predict the future except by reflecting on the past, • I want to know what the British colonial government here has been doing over the last ten years which may have given gentlemen a good reason to comfort themselves and the house with those hopes.