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Rhetorical Devices In Lincoln's Inaugural Address

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Lincoln essay In president Lincoln’s inaugural address, he uses many rhetorical strategies and devices to convey his message regarding his “high hope for the future.” specifically he explains that the civil war was detrimental, but we must “pray that this might scourge of war may speedily pass away.” Furthermore he is ready to start anew and is very optimistic about what the future holds. Lincoln mentions, “both read the same bible and pray to the same God,” meaning that they should not ask a just God’s assistance in anything. By mentioning similarities he appeals logic or logos to achieve his purpose, which is also to convert the American people from pessimistics to people
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