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Read this excerpt from Lincoln’s "The Gettysburg Address."

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate – we cannot consecrate – we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

Which line from Whitman’s "O Captain! My Captain!" appeals to the audience's emotions in a similar way?

A>The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;
B>While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:
C>My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;
D>O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;

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