The Declaration of Independence and the Speech in the Virginia Convention compare and contrast in content, format, and persuasive techniques. The content of the Declaration was to attack the King of Britain where as the Speech in the Convention was to attack the people of Britain. The format of Henry's excerpt was that is was a speech and was not written down for a record. Jefferson had written a document to keep and save. The persuasive technique of both was good because of the powerful words they used. Both stories were good and persuaded the people.
             The content of Patrick Henry's Speech in the Virginia Convention discussed how they wanted to fight the people of Britain. Henry was very patriotic to his country. " No man thinks more highly then I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, ..." Patrick wanted the colonists to stand up and fight for what they believed in. Thomas Jefferson wanted to fight the King of Britain because he was injuring the people of America. If the King of Britain is gone, all the pain and suffering would be gone. Although Henry and Jefferson have their differences, they both wanted war against Britain.
             The format of Thomas Jefferson excerpt was different than other speeches because it also is a document. Jefferson's document was later then edited and made different to fit the needs of the people. The document was also to be seen again in later use. Henry's excerpt was actually a speech and a one-time subject. His speech was made to move people and persuade. Both excerpts had great words and both told about being free from the pain the Britain's were outputting. Jefferson and Henry both had differences in format.
             In persuasive techniques, both, Patrick and used great powerful words. "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death. ", "... we mutually pledge to each other our lives, out fortunes and our ...