This passage is from a speech that President Lincoln made in February of 1861, less
than two months before the start of the Civil War. The majority of the electorate in New
Jersey had voted for Lincoln's opponents. Yet when Lincoln finished the speech, there
were loud cheers of approval Read the passage. Then, answer the question(s)
(1) Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen, I have just enjoyed the honor of a reception
by the other branch of this Legislature, and I return to you and them my
thanks for the reception which the people of New Jersey have given th
their chosen representatives, to me, as the representative, for the time being,
of the majesty of the people of the United States. I appropriate to myself very
ittle of the demonstrations of respect with which I have been greeted
(2) I think little should be given to any man, but that it should be a
Which of the following statements is true about the structure of this passage? Choose
two options.
A Lincoln uses chronological structure when he mentions a recent past event,
the reception, and then refers to the present circumstances of the nation
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OBLincoln uses chronological order when he turns from the present to discuss
the future of the nation and what he needs to do first
DC Lincoln uses chronological order when he discusses his concerns about the
North, East, West, and South
OD Lincoln uses chronological order when he explains the chain of events that
led him to put his foot down firmly
OE Lincoln uses chronological order to explain how the parties can unite despite
their different views