Question

Gettysburg Address ENGLISH 11th grade

By referring to the framers of the declaration of independence as "our fathers", Lincoln appeals to his listener's

A) feelings of pride and belonging
B) need for a logical explanation
C) ethical dilemmas.
D) fear for the outcome of the civil war.
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Answer 1

Well, what does the word father invoke in most people?

Answer 2

in religious way..?

Answer 3

Not sure..

Answer 4

@e.mccormick ?

Answer 5

Not religious. As a relative. In an ideal family... perhaps even an old fashioned family because of how long ago this was written.

Answer 6

I understand

Answer 7

So, does that help? Because it applies to one of those four.

Answer 8

its not B or D I wanna say the answer is A?

Answer 9

nvm I think its C

Answer 10

Well, it is certainly not B or D.

Answer 11

so A or C ... uh

Answer 12

Now, to help decide which, look at it in context:

Four score 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.

Answer 13

he says that with pride..

Answer 14

Some time ago our (source of ethical dilemmas) made this country...

Some time ago our (source of pride belonging) made this country...

I agree. Pride.

Answer 15

The "our" helps too. Our is inclusive, so belonging.

Answer 16

thank you :)

Answer 17

np. Have fun!