Part A What is Obama's purpose in the speech?
to persuade the audience to support the Lincoln Presidential library
O to explain why Lincoln continues to affect American culture
Oto persuade the audience that Lincoln was an effective president
O to argue that Lincoln should be remembered as a model American
Part B
Which evidence best supports the response in Part A?
O "It serves us, then, to reflect on whether that element of Lincoln's character, and the American character..." (paragraph 9)
"He did not equivocate or duck or pass the challenge on to future generations." (paragraph 8)
O "Lincoln reminds us that our essential greatness is not the shadow of sophistication or popularity or wealth.." (paragraph 10)
O "Let me congratulate all of those who have helped to make this wonderful vision a reality." (paragraph 1)