Question

Which sentence most accurately states the cumulative impact of Lincoln's use of the word dedicate? A. The repetition of the word prompts listeners to think about those killed in the war, which will help them remember his other points. B. The context of each use moves its meaning from the general to the individual, making listeners realize the importance of settling the country's conflict. C. Each use links historical events to the current events, which would help listeners to see that the past plays a large part in the present. D. Each use adds to the lyrical quality of Lincoln's rhetorical style, making the speech worthy of committing to memory.

Answer 1

B. The context of each use moves its meaning from the general to the individual, making listeners realize the importance of settling the country's conflict.

Step-by-step explanation:

To complete this exercise, you have to read Abraham Lincoln's speech “The Gettysburg Address” and then select the correct option, which is "b" because Lincoln starts talking about how "our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal" and then he continues using the word but now he focuses on "us", his listeners: "It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work (...)". He finishes his speech saying that those fathers shall not have died in vain, which is one of the reasons he gives to talk about the importance of settling the country's conflict.