Analysis of Lincoln's Speech

Identify the speaker, audience, occasion, and purpose of this speech.

• a. Speaker: Abraham Lincoln, Audience: Soldier's National Cemetery, Purpose: To encourage the Union Soldiers to persevere.

• a. Speaker: John F. Kennedy, Audience: American public, Occasion: Inaugural Address, Purpose: To inspire national unity.

• a. Speaker: Abraham Lincoln, Audience: Arlington National Cemetery, Purpose: To encourage the Southern Soldiers to persevere.

• a. Speaker: Nelson Mandela, Audience: South African citizens, Occasion: Presidential Inauguration, Purpose: To promote reconciliation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Lincoln use ethos in his speech?

• By appealing to his own credibility and character

• By using logical arguments and evidence

• By evoking emotions and feelings

• By providing statistical data

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Lincoln use pathos in his speech? Give three examples with text evidence.

• By appealing to the audience's emotions through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.

• By using logical arguments and statistical data to support his points.

• By focusing on the historical context and factual accuracy of the events.

• By emphasizing the legal and constitutional aspects of the issues discussed.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of how Lincoln uses logos (facts) in his speech?

• He appeals to the emotions of the audience by sharing personal stories.

• He uses statistical data to support his arguments.

• He references historical events to provide context.

• He uses metaphors to illustrate his points.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Where does Lincoln use allusion to illustrate his point? Give two examples with text evidence.

• In the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation

• In his Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address

• In the Emancipation Proclamation and his First Inaugural Address

• In his Second Inaugural Address and his First Inaugural Address

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Anaphora is the rhetorical device of repeating the same words or phrases (in different sentences or within one sentence) with same or similar wordings in order to gain momentum and create energy in one’s speech. Which of the following is an example of when Lincoln uses anaphora?

• 'We cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.'

• 'Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation.'

• 'The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.'

• 'It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.'

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify the speaker, audience, occasion, and purpose of this speech.

• Speaker: Abraham Lincoln, Audience: Civil Rights supporters, Occasion: March on Washington, Purpose: To promote peace.

• Speaker: John F. Kennedy, Audience: American public, Occasion: Inaugural Address, Purpose: To inspire national unity

• Speaker: Abraham Lincoln, Audience: United States, Gettysburg Soldiers, Occasion: Gettysburg PA, Purpose: To rally support at the end of the civil war.

• Speaker: Nelson Mandela, Audience: South African citizens, Occasion: Presidential Inauguration, Purpose: To promote reconciliation

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Lincoln use ethos in his speech?

• By appealing to the audience's emotions

• By establishing his credibility and moral character

• By using logical arguments and evidence

• By telling a personal story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Lincoln use pathos in his speech?

• By appealing to the audience's emotions through vivid imagery and personal anecdotes.

• By using logical arguments and statistical data to support his points.

• By focusing on the ethical and moral aspects of the issues discussed.

• By presenting a detailed historical analysis of the events.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Lincoln use logos (facts) in his speech? Which of the following is an example with text evidence?

• Lincoln references the founding fathers and the Declaration of Independence.

• Lincoln uses emotional appeals to connect with the audience.

• Lincoln tells a personal story from his childhood.

• Lincoln uses metaphors to describe the nation's struggles.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5