Question

1. Lincoln structured his speech chronologically, speaking about the past, present, and future.

A True
B False

2. The word "proposition" refers to
A the premise that all men are entitled to freedom.
B the premise that all men should fight for their country.
C the premise that all men are created equal.
D all of the above

3. The phrase "But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground" is an example of
A figurative language.
B imagery.
C repetition.
D metaphor

4. The tone of this speech can best be described as
A haughty
B arrogant.
C foreboding
D humble .

5. The phrase "they gave the last full measure of devotion" means
A they measured the ground for the correct proportions.
B they lost their lives for what they believed in.
C they tried hard but gave up the fight.
D they dedicated the cemetery in devotion.

6. The phrase "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here" is ironic because
A the speech is famous and people have not forgotten what the men did there
B everyone has forgotten the speech.
C the speech is famous
D the speech is famous and people have forgotten what the men did there .

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. true

2. the premise that all men are created equal

3. repetition

4. humble

5. they lost their lives for what they believed in

6. the speech is famous

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