Letter to Lincoln

23(a). In paragraph 4 of the body of the letter, how does Hale develop her purpose for seeking President Lincoln's assistance?

• A. By explaining...

• B. By mentioning....

• C. By Arguing.....

• D. By indicating.....

23(b) - Which phrase from the text supports the answer in Part A?

• A. That each state....

• B. I find there are obstacles....

• C. a proclamation...

• D. As this way would require years......

#24 In Paragraph 5 of the body of the letter, how does Hale develop the central idea that Lincoln should establish a national Thanksgiving holiday?

• By stressing....

• By stating....

• by mentioning...

• by showing.....

#25 In paragraph 3 of the body of the letter, how does the author develop the central idea?

• A. By explaining...

• B. By acknowledging....

• C. by establishing.....

• D. by citing.....

#26. How does the author attempt to achieve her purpose of persuading President Lincoln to issue a proclamation? select 2 possible answers.

• A. she includes statistics...

• B. she establishes her credentials...

• C. she expresses her sadness...

• D. she uses figurative language to.....

• E. she asks rhetorical questions.....

In p. 5 and 6 of the body of the letter, how does the author use an appeal to pathos?

• A. She mentions that she asked....

• B. She requests President Lincoln...

• C. She uses words like "patriot"....

• D. She asks that President Lincoln......

In the letter, the author uses terms such as the "Union festival of America" and "Union Thanksgiving" to refer to the Thanksgiving holiday. Given that this letter was written during the civil war, why do you think this was an effective use of rhetoric?

• A. it reflected the unity...

• B. It would help take Pres Lincolns mind off of the war

• C. It confirmed the author's preference...

• D. It lent a festive and lighthearted tone to the holiday....