In “the gettysburg address,” president lincoln makes the claim that the civil war is a war worth fighting. how does he develop or refine this claim in each of the paragraphs? how does the structure of the speech contribute to his argument? use evidence from the text to support your response. your response should be at least two complete paragraphs.

President Lincoln makes the claim that Civil War is worth fighting for. Every now and then he makes a dramatic pause which makes his speech more convincing to readers.

Explanation:

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.