Pay close attention to the word choice in this speech. What can you tell about the speaker’s point of view?

He is angry about the events of the war.
He wants others to join the fight later.
He plans to take things further soon.
He wants to show respect to the soldiers.

Question

Pay close attention to the word choice in this speech. What can you tell about the speaker’s point of view?

 He is angry about the events of the war.
 He wants others to join the fight later.
 He plans to take things further soon.
 He wants to show respect to the soldiers.

anonymous · Answer

What does President Lincoln imply by the line in bold? 

 It is lucky that the battle has already ended so the speech can go on.
 It is wrong to stand on the ground where people have given their lives.
 It is a political mistake to give a speech in this dismal location.
 It is the sacrifice of the soldiers that has truly made the place sacred.