Question

Read Lincoln’s statement from "The Gettysburg Address."

It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.

Which statement best describes how Lincoln uses brevity to make an emotional impact?

He reminds the living of the sacrifices that the dead made for them.
He reminds people that they still have a lot of work ahead of them.
He reminds people that progress has been made.
He tells people that they will have to dedicate their time.

Answer 1

He reminds the living of the sacrifices that the dead made for them.

Brief explanation: By briefly contrasting "us the living" with those who "fought here" and calling their work "nobly advanced," Lincoln evokes gratitude and solemn duty in just a few words.