Answer:
- Create a certain tone that supports purpose. The purpose of a piece of writing determines its diction. ...
- Support the setting. In fiction writing, the language an author uses supports the basic story elements, like setting. ...
- Establish a narrative voice and tone. ...
- Bring characters to life
and yes it does help persuade Lincoln's audience because with diction his audience has more evidence and therefore a better reason to believe him
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