Question
It was November 19, 1863, and the Civil War was almost over. In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln inspired many people with his discussion of equality and freedom. Today, the Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history. Its words have been used in many other speeches. Martin Luther King Jr. began his “I Have a Dream” speech with a reference to the Gettysburg Address. President JFK repeated its words during a speech for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln’s words will always be remembered as a monumental act.
Questions
Which detail does not support the inference that Lincoln was a great speech writer?
“In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln inspired many people.”
“Its words have been used in many other speeches.”
“Today, the Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history.”
“It was November 19, 1863, and the Civil War was almost over.”
Questions
Which detail does not support the inference that Lincoln was a great speech writer?
“In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln inspired many people.”
“Its words have been used in many other speeches.”
“Today, the Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history.”
“It was November 19, 1863, and the Civil War was almost over.”
Answers
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The detail that does not support the inference that Lincoln was a great speech writer is:
“It was November 19, 1863, and the Civil War was almost over.”
This detail provides a historical context for when the speech was given, but it does not speak to the quality or impact of Lincoln's writing. The other options specifically highlight the inspirational nature, fame, and influence of the Gettysburg Address, which supports the inference that Lincoln was a great speech writer.
“It was November 19, 1863, and the Civil War was almost over.”
This detail provides a historical context for when the speech was given, but it does not speak to the quality or impact of Lincoln's writing. The other options specifically highlight the inspirational nature, fame, and influence of the Gettysburg Address, which supports the inference that Lincoln was a great speech writer.