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Gettysburg Address

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Why did Lincoln write the Gettysburg Address? (Two main purposes)
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To encourage people to take action in improving the nation, honor those who does in the Battle of Gettysburg, and reuniting the north and south.
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What is the "unfinished work" of those who died?
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Fighting to reunite the northern and southern states to one nation.
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What does Lincoln mean by "a new birth of freedom"?
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The hope that once the battles have been fought, we can live in peace and harmony together.
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Why does Lincoln use repetition?
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To emphasize a word or phrase to help him deliver his message.
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Why is parallelism used?
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To emphasize a word or phrase to help deliver his message, or theme.
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What is the theme?
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That we must continue to fight to improve our nation.
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Detract
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Reduce or take away.
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Resolve
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Settle or find a solution.
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Perish
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Suffer complete ruin or destruction.
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Conceive
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Form or devise a plan.