Question

Which rhetorical device does Lincoln use in this sentence, and for what purpose? Metaphor; shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts Metaphor; shows that all parts of the whole must be protected Simile; shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts Simile; shows that all parts of the whole must be protected

Answer 1

Metaphor; shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test and got it right. but also the full explanation is below:

Lincoln is saying that you cut off a limb to save a life but you never give a life to save a limb. This is a metaphor as nothing is compared using like of as. He's saying that the whole or life is greater than its parts or the limbs.

The full sentence/quote:

"By general law, life and limb must be protected; yet often a limb must be amputated to save a life, but a life is never wisely given to save a limb."

Answer 2

The rhetorical device that Lincoln use in this sentence is simile and for the purpose that it shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This is according to his speech at a Cemetery of Gettysburg in 1863. He emphasized that even though there are many who were dead, only the living can continue and remember what both of them did at that time for their country.