2. Reread the first few paragraphs of the speech. What is most likely the purpose of the extended metaphor used
in paragraph 2?
F To emphasize the expectations created by the Emancipation Proclamation
G To show that many years had passed since there was a cause for hope
H To show why President Lincoln is a hero to many African Americans
J To emphasize the positive results brought by the Emancipation Proclamation

it should be repealed cuase its not fair

- "about the claims : -

making a claim is just a fancy way of saying that you're stating your main point.' claims are not just opinions. a claim tells what you think is true about a topic based on your knowledge .

about the country claims : -

a counterclaim is just the opposite of a claim. counterclaims are also provable and supportable by reasons and evidence. not just, 'because i said so.' when you're planning an argument, you need to know what the counterclaim might be so that you can make sure that you disprove it with your reasons and evidence your research." - (catherineroberts)

i believe the answer is d