3) what literary technique is the author using? a) dramatic irony shows the reader how severe the war was. b) using imagery the author gives a picture of how bad slaves were treated. c) in the first person point of view the author is stating his thoughts and beliefs. d) the mood and tone show the reader that actually the war was the best thing to happen for our nation.

The answer is C, I took the test on usa test prep.

Explanation:

Lincoln is giving the speech which makes it first person and in the sppeech he describes his thoughts and feelings.

answer: i would say he was very determined and persistent in overcoming obstacles.

explanation:   "the magician of menlo park" as he was called, liked to tell an incident that happened when he was 8 years old and came back home crying after attending school for three months because his teacher called him "sterile and unproductive". from nowadays perspective, we can say that thomas alva edison was one of the most persistent and determined man that has ever existed. when edison was 14, he contracted scarlet fever. the effect of the fever, as well as a blow to the head by an angry train conductor, caused edison to become completely deaf in his left ear, and 80-percent deaf in the other. so as you can see he had to struggle to not so many minor issues but he always succeeded.