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Read the passage from the Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on May 19, 1863.

Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Which best describes Lincoln’s aim in this part of his speech?
to entertain
to inform
to persuade
to reflect

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Answer: d (to reflect)

Explanation: He's reflecting on the past, on when the fathers brought forth on this continent.

Also, right on edge

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D) to reflect (on edge)

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