... evidence for his purpose and backs this evidence using eloquent language, appropriate diction, and parallelism. This style and successful use of literary method creates an almost poetic quality to Lincoln's classic syllogism. Abraham Lincoln's primary goal in his speech is to try and motivate the audience to dedicate themselves to saving their nation. His support for this argument comes from the ... the country. In addition, Lincoln's use of antitheses included mortal versus immortal; "those who gave their lives" and "so the nation might live". He also says "the world will little note n...

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