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1. which statement describes lincolns central idea in passage 1?

a people who suffer tragedy can take consolation and pride in having made sacrifices for a greater cause.
b the war department treats its soldiers like family and takes an interest in their lives.
c multiple members of the same family should not be called on to sacrifice their lives in war.
d each person lost in a war is important and should be honored equally.

1. how is passage 1 significant in revealing how lincoln conceived of his responsibilities as a leader?

a the decision to send the letter shows how important lincoln considered attention to detail as a sign of effective leadership.
b the letter shows that lincoln considered that rhetorical persuasion was the main task of leadership.
c sending a letter of condolence during a time of war shows that lincoln considered concern for ordinary citizens important to leadership.
d the letter reveals how important lincoln considered it to boost morale among the population during war.

1. the word primed appears in these sentences from passage 2. fill in the bubble before the underlined word from passage 2 that has a denotative meaning similar to primed.

“still, she had a disappointed him by saying nothing whatever about returning with his shield or on it. he had privately primed himself for a b beautiful scene. he had c prepared certain sentences which he thought could be used with touching effect. but her words d destroyed his plans.” (paragraph 14)

Explanation:

1. Lincoln often emphasized the value of sacrifice for a greater cause and the importance of those who made sacrifices in war. Option A aligns with this idea as it speaks to people finding consolation and pride in sacrifices for a greater cause.
2. Sending a letter of condolence shows that Lincoln cared about the well - being of ordinary citizens affected by war, which is an important aspect of leadership. Option C reflects this.
3. The word "primed" means to prepare someone or something for a particular purpose. The word "prepared" has a similar denotative meaning.

Answer:

1. A. People who suffer tragedy can take consolation and pride in having made sacrifices for a greater cause.
2. C. Sending a letter of condolence during a time of war shows that Lincoln considered concern for ordinary citizens important to leadership.
3. C. prepared