Lincoln says, "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." By "unfinished work" Lincoln is clearly referring to the Civil War. Which of the following is Lincoln also referring to in the same phrase?

A. The dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg

B. Abolition of slavery

C. The defeat of English forces

D. The reinstatement of slavery in the North

Read the excerpt from “to one in paradise,” by edgar allan poe. thou wast all that to me, love . . a fountain and a shrine, all wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers, and all the flowers were mine. how does poe use a sound device in the excerpt? he uses assonance to connect the images of architecture. he uses alliteration to draw attention to the images of his love. he uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of loss. he uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.

Which most accurately analyzes this section? the author's structural choices foreshadow continued violent outbursts. the author's structural choices in this section create tension and urgency. the author's structural choices in this section provide the tale's conclusion d) the author's structural choices in this section create a sense of loving affection.

What does breathless mean in the following sentence? after elizabeth won the race, she was breathless with excitement. a.was about to faint b.was not able to breathe c.was at the finish line d.was not excited