Question

In which of the following lines does the connotative language best support Addams’s thesis that Lincoln was an epitome of all that was great and good?

"the martyred President as the standard bearer to the conscience of his countrymen"
"I always tend to associate Lincoln with the tenderest thoughts of my father."
"My childish admiration for Lincoln is closely associated with a visit made to the war eagle, Old Abe."
"There was something in the admiration of Lincoln’s contemporaries,… which was quite unlike even the best of the devotion…which has developed since."

Answer 1

The line that connotes that Lincoln is considered as the epitome of all that was great and good is A

Answer 2

"the martyred President as the standard bearer to the conscience of his countrymen"

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the line that best exhibits such connotative language. Connotation refers to a meaning that a word has that is different from its denotation, or dictionary meaning. In this case, the words "martyred," "standard bearer" and "conscience" all imply a high level of respect and admiration for the figure of Abraham Lincoln. The words also imply that the author considers Lincoln an example of everything that is great and good.