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Why does Lincoln conclude with an appeal to both pathos and ethos? Check all that apply.
to emphasize citizens’ responsibilities
to stir listeners’ emotions
to cite important legal documents
to offer hope for the future
to recommend a military surrender
Answer:
Lincoln concludes with an appeal to both pathos and ethos to:
to emphasize citizens’ responsibilities
to stir listeners’ emotion
to offer hope for the future
Step-by-step explanation:
As we know, pathos is an appeal to emotion, while ethos is an appeal to ethics. Both are rhetorical devices used by speakers to convince their audiences of an idea. In this case, Lincoln's purpose was to appeal to people's sense of duty as well as their empathy. He wants his audience to remember they still have responsibilities ahead of them, important ones. They are to care for the families of fallen soldiers, and they must also keep on fighting to make sure those soldiers' deaths were not in vain. He also wants him audience to remain hopeful about the future, evoking the image of a lasting peace, which is the most desired thing in times of war.