Question

question 2 of 10
how did president lincolns rhetoric about the war differ from walt
whitmans?

a. lincoln related personal experiences of soldiers and nurses.

b. lincoln did not focus on patriotism in his speeches.

c. lincoln spoke generally about the human cost of war.

d. lincoln spoke of war from a soldiers point of view.

Explanation:

• Option A: Whitman (not Lincoln) often related personal experiences of soldiers/nurses. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Lincoln's speeches (like Gettysburg Address) emphasized patriotism and preserving the Union. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Lincoln’s rhetoric (e.g., in speeches) spoke generally about the human cost, national purpose, and broader impact of war. Whitman’s work (e.g., poetry) often had more personal, detailed depictions of war experiences. This fits.
• Option D: Whitman’s perspective was more from a soldier’s/viewer’s personal experience; Lincoln spoke from a national, leadership perspective. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Lincoln spoke generally about the human cost of war.