AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 1865
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
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It echoes a style that was popular among 19th-century lyric poets.
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It shows how Lincoln gradually arrived at the best synonym for sanctify.
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It builds forcefulness through repetition.
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It ensures that every listener will understand.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes the effect of the sentence “But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate-we cannot consecrate-we cannot hallow-this ground"? It builds forcefulness through repetition.
Detailed explanation-2: -What statement best summarizes the central idea of the speech? The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to Lincoln, why are they unable to “dedicate, ” “consecrate, ” or “hallow” the battlefield? Because they can’t honor it as much as the soldiers declared it sacred. The ground already was dedicated and hallow by those who took part in the battle especially those who died.
Detailed explanation-4: -consecrated. made, declared, or believed to be holy. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. devotion. commitment to some purpose.