What is the purpose of this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address? to explain where slavery existed
to explain why the cause of conflict was resolved before the war ended
to explain how slavery was restricted
to explain the causes of the war and its longevity

What language device is used in the highlighted text?

Identity the three types of language

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.